Napa County Tentative Rulings
Every tentative ruling DecisionDepot has indexed from the Napa County Superior Court — 645 rulings, newest first. Each links to the full ruling with judge, motion type, outcome, and cited authorities. California tentative rulings are public records posted under California Rules of Court, rule 3.1308.
- Adrian Ortiz v. Harvest Inn Team, LLC25CV000565 · Cynthia P. Smith · DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATIONCONTINUEDJun 10, 2026
- Conservatorship of Sabino Munoz Gomez25PR000069 · Cynthia P. Smith · REVIEW – 1ST YEARCONTINUEDJun 10, 2026
- In The Matter of Vivian L. Manfree Revocable Trust25PR000179 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITION TO (1) INVALIDATE/REFORM TRUST INSTRUMENTS BASED UPON UNDUE INFLUENCE, FRAUD, MISTAKE; (2) FOR REFORMATION; (3) TO COMPEL TRUSTEE TO ACCOUNT; (4) TO RESTRAIN TRUSTEE FROM USING TRUST ASSETS TO DEFEND; (5) FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION PREVENTING TRUSTEE FROM SPENDING TRUST FUNDS TO DEFEND; MOTION TO ENFORCE INTERIM SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTCONTINUEDJun 10, 2026
- Estate of Cicero Jones, Jr.26PR000088 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADMINISTER UNDER THE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACTGRANTEDJun 10, 2026
- In The Matter of Andrew Johannes Spaulding26CV000480 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAMEGRANTEDJun 9, 2026
- Estate of Joan May Blackman26PR000093 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARYGRANTEDJun 9, 2026
- Berenice Montelongo v. Walsh Vineyards Management, Inc.25CV000047 · Cynthia P. Smith · MOTION FOR ORDER COMPELLING ARBITRATION AND STAYING THE ACTION OF PLAINTIFF BERENICE MONTELONGOGRANTEDJun 9, 2026
- Shahbaz Shahabi v. Shahin Shahabi et al25CV002685 · Cynthia P. Smith · DEMURRER TO CROSS-COMPLAINT; MOTION TO STRIKE CROSS-COMPLAINTDemurrer: SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND (in part) / OVERRULED (in part). Motion to Strike: DENIED.Jun 9, 2026
- Thomas Kensok et al v. Alison A. Barstad26CV000834 · Cynthia P. Smith · MOTION TO VACATE STAY OF PROCEEDINGSCONTINUEDJun 9, 2026
- In The Matter of Joshua Zachary Coundjeris26CV000901 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAMECONTINUEDJun 9, 2026
- Michael Bentley et al v. Mark Vedete et al26CV000561 · Joseph J. Solga · DEMURRER TO COMPLAINTSUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMENDJun 5, 2026
- Guardianship of Jonathan Alejandro Torres Pimentel26PR000074 · Francisca P. Tisher · PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN; PETITION FOR SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE FINDINGSGRANTEDJun 5, 2026
- Guardianship of Byron Osmany Reyes Viveros26PR000079 · Francisca P. Tisher · PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF MINORGRANTEDJun 5, 2026
- Jesse Powell et al v. Christina Yee et al25FL000217 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITIONER’S MOTION TO SEAL PORTIONS OF PETITIONER’S OPPOSITION TO RESPONDENT’S MOTION TO DISQUALITY QUINN EMANUEL URQUHART & SULLIVAN, LLPDENIED AS MOOTJun 5, 2026
- Estate of Tilafaiga Faamuli Taape, Jr.24PR000214 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING TRANSFER OF ASSETS TO ESTATE AND FOR DAMAGESAPPEARANCE REQUIREDJun 5, 2026
- In The Matter of Allison Busse26CV000841 · Joseph J. Solga · PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAMEAPPEARANCE REQUIREDJun 5, 2026
- Julianne Wurm v. James Pitkow et al24CV000921 · Joseph J. Solga · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO WAIVE UNDERTAKING UNDER CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 995.240 AND FOR STAY OF ENFORCEMENT OF MONEY JUDGMENT PENDING APPEALDENIEDJun 5, 2026
- Keylor Jose De Leon Lopez v. Wendy Siomara Lopez Guzman26FL000256 · Francisca P. Tisher · PETITION TO DETERMINE PARENTAL RELATIONSHIP; REQUEST FOR SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE FINDINGSGRANTEDJun 5, 2026
- Guardianship of Carlos Daniel Garcia Guia26PR000089 · Francisca P. Tisher · PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN; PETITION FOR SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE FINDINGSGRANTEDJun 5, 2026
- In the Matter of The Trudy Muffet Living Trust26PR000035 · Joseph J. Solga · AMENDED PETITION TO DETERMINE AND CONFIRM SUCCESSOR TRUSTEEGRANTEDJun 5, 2026
- Peter Brenden Freskan Shanks v. Alisha Alba Keith25CV000978 · Cynthia P. Smith · Defendant Alisha A. Keith’s Demurrer to Plaintiff’s Verified First Amended Complaint for DamagesSUSTAINED and the matter is STAYEDJun 4, 2026
- Conservatorship of Beverly J. Ribelin19PR000041 · Joseph J. Solga · Petition for Appointment of Probate Conservator of the PersonAPPEARANCE REQUIREDJun 4, 2026
- In the Matter of the Melvin D. Cooke Trust26-65041 · Joseph J. Solga · Twelfth Account and Report of Trustee; Petition for Settlement of Account, and for Approval of Trustee FeesGRANTEDJun 4, 2026
- In The Matter of Federico E. Yagin26PR000053 · Joseph J. Solga · Review Hearing: Confirm Filing of MC-356CONTINUEDJun 4, 2026
- Denise Anderson et al v. United Rental Realty, LLC25CV001597 · Joseph J. Solga · PLAINTIFFS AND CROSS-DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSES TO WRITTEN DISCOVERY; DEFENDANT AND CROSS-COMPLAINANT’S MOTION FOR RELIEF FOR THE FAILURE TO SERVE TIMELY DISCOVERY RESPONSESGRANTED IN PART, DENIED IN PART, MOOTJun 3, 2026
- Conservatorship of Arturo Manuel Cruz25PR000053 · Joseph J. Solga · REVIEW – 1ST YEARCONTINUEDJun 3, 2026
- In The Matter of Louis Edward Bonetti26PR000032 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITION FOR ORDER AUTHORIZING COMPROMISE OF MINOR’S CLAIMCONTINUEDJun 3, 2026
- Estate of Eleazar Ramirez23PR000319 · Joseph J. Solga · PETITION FOR SECOND AMENDED ORDER FOR FINAL DISTRIBUTION; CONFIRMATION OF DISTRIBUTION OF OMITTED ASSET PURSUANT TO OMNIBUS CLAUSE; AND RECOGNITION OF ASSIGNMENT OF DISTRIBUTABLE INTERESTGRANTEDJun 3, 2026
- Conservatorship of Corinne T. Rau18PR000156 · Cynthia P. Smith · SECOND AMENDED FINAL ACCOUNT AND REPORT OF TRUSTEE AND PETITION FOR ALLOWANCE OF COMPENSATIONAPPEARANCE REQUIREDJun 3, 2026
- M. David Jester et al v. Matt Ospeck et al24CV000226 · Cynthia P. Smith · PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION FOR AN ORDER DEEMING REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION ADMITTED AND FOR MONETARY SANCTIONS; MOTION TO INCREASE TIME LIMIT FOR DEPOSITION TO COMPEL DISCOVERY FROM DEFENDANT MATTHEW OSPECKGRANTED IN PART, DENIED IN PARTJun 3, 2026
- In The Matter of George J Manyik and Antoinette J Manyik Family Trust26PR000065 · Joseph J. Solga · PETITION TO MODIFY TRUST RE: SUCCESSOR TRUSTEESGRANTEDJun 3, 2026
- Platte River Insurance Company v. William Deem et al24CV000384 · Cynthia P. Smith · Motion for award of attorney feesCONTINUEDJun 2, 2026
- In The Matter of Nicole Abiouness26CV000625 · Joseph J. Solga · Petition for change of nameGRANTEDJun 2, 2026
- Alexander Rowland et al v. Newco Capital Group LLC et al25CV002471 · Joseph J. Solga · Motion to be relieved as counselCONTINUEDJun 2, 2026
- In The Matter of Katherine Spence Jensen26CV000458 · Cynthia P. Smith · Petition for change of nameCONTINUEDJun 2, 2026
- In The Matter of Wyatt Steven Lang26CV000718 · Cynthia P. Smith · Petition for change of nameCONTINUEDJun 2, 2026
- Estate of Nancy Jo Solario25PR000060 · Cynthia P. Smith · First and final report of administrator; petition for settlement; allowance of statutory compensation; reimbursable expenses; withholding of reserve; final distributionGRANTEDJun 2, 2026
- In The Matter of Ellenor Kathleen Braddon Harkin26CV000747 · Joseph J. Solga · Petition for change of nameGRANTED in part, DENIED in partJun 2, 2026
- Conservatorship of Earl Dean Pairett26PR000070 · Cynthia P. Smith · Petition for appointment of probate conservatorCONTINUEDJun 2, 2026
- Conservatorship of Richard Andriano-Moore26PR000078 · Cynthia P. Smith · Petition for appointment of probate conservatorCONTINUEDJun 2, 2026
- In The Matter of Cecelia Stewart Durable Power of Attorney for Financial Management26PR000084 · Cynthia P. Smith · Petition for order authorizing attorney-in-fact to transfer IRA and to designate beneficiariesGRANTEDJun 2, 2026
- In The Matter of William Louis Jensen26PR000085 · Joseph J. Solga · Petition to determine succession to real propertyCONTINUEDJun 2, 2026
- Stacee Cootes v. Vincent Spohn et al24CV000657 · Joseph J. Solga · Motion to Compel Plaintiff to Answer Questions at Deposition; Motion to Compel Compliance with Request for Production of Documents, Set OneGRANTEDMay 29, 2026
- Wells Fargo Bank, NA v. Kenneth Salomon25CV001875 · Joseph J. Solga · Motion to Quash Service of SummonsDENIEDMay 29, 2026
- Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District v. California Vacation Holdings Group, LLC et al25CV000695 · Joseph J. Solga · Motion to Consolidate ActionsGRANTEDMay 29, 2026
- Integon National Insurance Company v. Andrew Madison Mackenzie-Davis et al26CV000413 · Joseph J. Solga · Motion for Order Permitting Service of Summons and Complaint by PublicationGRANTEDMay 29, 2026
- The Nichols Partnership LLC v. SRGA LP et al26CV000499 · Joseph J. Solga · Application of Jonathan G. Pray for Admission Pro Hac Vice; Application of Reilly E. Meyer for Admission Pro Hac ViceCONTINUEDMay 29, 2026
- In The Matter of Corolyn Gail Musgrave26CV000754 · Cynthia P. Smith · Petition for Change of NameCONTINUEDMay 29, 2026
- In the Matter of the Amended and Restated Ruth Johnson Martin Revocable Trust26PR000073 · Joseph J. Solga · PETITION FOR AN ORDER TO REMOVE SUCCESSOR CO-TRUSTEE FOR BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY AND FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEFAPPEARANCE REQUIREDMay 28, 2026
- American Express National Bank v. Lynn Reclite25CV000807 · Joseph J. Solga · MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE SUMMARY ADJUDICATIONGRANTEDMay 28, 2026