Motion to Consolidate
23CV003404: PADILLA vs SHERRILL, et al. 05/15/2026 Hearing on Motion to Consolidate in Department 17A
Tentative Ruling
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23CV003404: PADILLA vs SHERRILL, et al. 05/15/2026 Hearing on Motion to Consolidate in Department 17A
TENTATIVE RULING:
Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Joseph Padillas (Padilla) motion to consolidate Padilla v. Sherrill (Case No. 23CV003404) with Sherrill v. Padilla, et al. (Case No. 26CV005044) is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE, as follows.
The notice of motion provides inaccurate information regarding the Courts tentative ruling system. The Courts tentative ruling system for the Law and Motion calendar in the Presiding Judges department is governed by Local Rule 1.05(C)-(D). Moving counsel is directed to contact opposing counsel and/or self-represented litigants and advise them of the correct local rule, the correct tentative ruling procedure, and the manner to request a hearing for motions pending in this department.
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California Rules of Court, rule (CRC) 3.350 states, inter alia, that a notice of motion to consolidate must: [¶] (a) [l]ist all named parties in each case, the names of those who have appeared, and the names of their respective attorneys of record. (CRC 3.350(1)(a) [emphasis added].) Padillas notice of motion fails to comply with this mandatory requirement.
Accordingly, the motion is denied without prejudice.
This minute order is effective immediately. No formal order or other notice is required. (Code Civ. Proc., § 1019.5; CRC 3.1312.)
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23CV003404: PADILLA vs SHERRILL, et al. 05/15/2026 Hearing on Motion to Consolidate in Department 17A
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