Santa Barbara County Tentative Rulings
Every tentative ruling DecisionDepot has indexed from the Santa Barbara County Superior Court — 4,507 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.
- Conservatorship of Laura Elizabeth LangstonSB226689 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Successor Conservator (Limited)Appearances required; documentation deficientJul 14, 2026
- Estate of Jeanne Pate24PR00589 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Final DistributionAppearances required.Jul 14, 2026
- Estate of Karen Lea Holmes26PR00266 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Letters of AdministrationAppearances required; if deficiencies not cured, matter continued.Jul 14, 2026
- Inez Ortiz vs American Honda Motor Co Inc25CV05111 · James F. Rigali · Motion to Strike; Demurrer; Motion to Compel x4Jul 14, 2026
- Estate of Tyler Tibben25PR00441 · James F. Rigali · Report of Sale and Petition for Order Confirming Sale of Real PropertyAppearances required.Jul 14, 2026
- Nationstar Mortgage LLC vs Tony Larks et al24CV05994 · James F. Rigali · Motion for LeaveJul 14, 2026
- Dolores Castillo et al vs Arshia Faghan et al25CV07414 · James F. Rigali · Motion to Set AsideJul 14, 2026
- Edward St George vs Rafael Castillo et al25CV07234 · James F. Rigali · DemurrerJul 14, 2026
- Conservatorship of Francisco Javier Martinez26PR00261 · James F. Rigali · Petition to Appoint Limited ConservatorAppearances required.Jul 14, 2026
- Conservatorship of Laura Elizabeth LangstonSB226689 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Successor Conservator (Limited)Appearances required.Jul 14, 2026
- Estate of Jeanne Pate24PR00589 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Final DistributionCONTINUEDJul 14, 2026
- Estate of Tyler Tibben25PR00441 · James F. Rigali · Report of Sale and Petition for Order Confirming Sale of Real PropertyCONTINUEDJul 14, 2026
- Conservatorship of Liliana Gonzalez24PR00504 · James F. Rigali · Review: First Accounting and Report if ConservatorCONTINUEDJul 14, 2026
- Nationstar Mortgage LLC vs Tony Larks et al24CV05994 · James F. Rigali · Motion for LeaveCONTINUEDJul 14, 2026
- Inez Ortiz vs American Honda Motor Co Inc25CV05111 · James F. Rigali · Motion to Strike; Demurrer; Motion to Compel x4CONTINUEDJul 14, 2026
- Edward St George vs Rafael Castillo et al25CV07234 · James F. Rigali · DemurrerCONTINUEDJul 14, 2026
- Dolores Castillo et al vs Arshia Faghan et al25CV07414 · James F. Rigali · Motion to Set AsideCONTINUEDJul 14, 2026
- Conservatorship of Francisco Javier Martinez26PR00261 · James F. Rigali · Petition to Appoint Limited ConservatorCONTINUEDJul 14, 2026
- Estate of Karen Lea Holmes26PR00266 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Letters of AdministrationCONTINUEDJul 14, 2026
- Conservatorship of Laura Elizabeth LangstonSB226689 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Successor Conservator (Limited)CONTINUEDJul 14, 2026
- Conservatorship of Liliana Gonzalez24PR00504 · James F. Rigali · Review: First Accounting and Report of ConservatorAppearances required; supplement required; surcharge recommended.Jul 14, 2026
- Estate of Tyler Tibben25PR00441 · James F. Rigali · Report of Sale and Petition for Order Confirming Sale of Real PropertyAppearances required; matter at issue.Jul 14, 2026
- Nationstar Mortgage LLC vs Tony Larks et al24CV05994 · James F. Rigali · Motion for LeaveSee /media/2162Jul 14, 2026
- Estate of Jeanne Pate24PR00589 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Final DistributionAppearances required; OSC re: removal recommended.Jul 14, 2026
- Dolores Castillo et al vs Arshia Faghan et al25CV07414 · James F. Rigali · Motion to Set AsideSee /media/2159Jul 14, 2026
- Inez Ortiz vs American Honda Motor Co Inc25CV05111 · James F. Rigali · 1. Motion to Strike, 2. Demurrer, 3. Motion to Compel x4See /media/2161Jul 14, 2026
- Edward St George vs Rafael Castillo et al25CV07234 · James F. Rigali · DemurrerSee /media/2160Jul 14, 2026
- Estate of Karen Lea Holmes26PR00266 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Letters of AdministrationAppearances required; supplement required.Jul 14, 2026
- Conservatorship of Francisco Javier Martinez26PR00261 · James F. Rigali · Petition to Appoint Limited ConservatorAppearances required; supplement required.Jul 14, 2026
- Conservatorship of Laura Elizabeth LangstonSB226689 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Successor Conservator (Limited)Appearances required; document submission required.Jul 14, 2026
- Estate of Tyler Tibben25PR00441 · James F. Rigali · Report of Sale and Petition for Order Confirming Sale of Real PropertyAppearances required, matter at issueJul 14, 2026
- Estate of Jeanne Pate24PR00589 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Final DistributionRecommended to issue Order to Show Cause for removal of personal representativeJul 14, 2026
- Inez Ortiz vs American Honda Motor Co Inc25CV05111 · James F. Rigali · Motion to Strike; Demurrer; Motion to Compel x4See /media/2161Jul 14, 2026
- Edward St George vs Rafael Castillo et al25CV07234 · James F. Rigali · DemurrerSee /media/2160Jul 14, 2026
- Estate of Karen Lea Holmes26PR00266 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Letters of AdministrationMissing heir hunter explanation, proof of service, and forms, recommended to continueJul 14, 2026
- Conservatorship of Laura Elizabeth LangstonSB226689 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Successor Conservator (Limited)Appearances required, missing medical declaration and proposed ordersJul 14, 2026
- Nationstar Mortgage LLC vs Tony Larks et al24CV05994 · James F. Rigali · Motion for LeaveSee /media/2162Jul 14, 2026
- Conservatorship of Francisco Javier Martinez26PR00261 · James F. Rigali · Petition to Appoint Limited ConservatorAppearances required, missing medical declaration and regional center reportJul 14, 2026
- Dolores Castillo et al vs Arshia Faghan et al25CV07414 · James F. Rigali · Motion to Set AsideSee /media/2159Jul 14, 2026
- Conservatorship of Liliana Gonzalez24PR00504 · James F. Rigali · Review: First Accounting and Report if ConservatorAppearances required; surcharges recommended.Jul 14, 2026
- Inez Ortiz vs American Honda Motor Co Inc25CV05111 · James F. Rigali · 1. Motion to Strike, 2. Demurrer, 3. Motion to Compel x4Refer to media/2161.Jul 14, 2026
- Nationstar Mortgage LLC vs Tony Larks et al24CV05994 · James F. Rigali · Motion for LeaveRefer to media/2162.Jul 14, 2026
- Edward St George vs Rafael Castillo et al25CV07234 · James F. Rigali · DemurrerRefer to media/2160.Jul 14, 2026
- Conservatorship of Laura Elizabeth LangstonSB226689 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Successor Conservator (Limited)Appearances required; missing required documents.Jul 14, 2026
- Estate of Jeanne Pate24PR00589 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Final DistributionAppearances required; OSC re: removal recommended.Jul 14, 2026
- Dolores Castillo et al vs Arshia Faghan et al25CV07414 · James F. Rigali · Motion to Set AsideRefer to media/2159.Jul 14, 2026
- Estate of Tyler Tibben25PR00441 · James F. Rigali · Report of Sale and Petition for Order Confirming Sale of Real PropertyAppearances required; petition procedurally defective.Jul 14, 2026
- Conservatorship of Francisco Javier Martinez26PR00261 · James F. Rigali · Petition to Appoint Limited ConservatorAppearances required; missing required documents.Jul 14, 2026
- Estate of Karen Lea Holmes26PR00266 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Letters of AdministrationAppearances required; deficiencies noted.Jul 14, 2026
- Estate of Jeanne Pate24PR00589 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Final DistributionCONTINUEDJul 14, 2026