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September 2023 California tentative-ruling recap
In September 2023, our index recorded 42 tentative rulings across 2 California counties. Below: the motion types that dominated the docket, the judges who handled the most volume, and the outcome breakdown.
Rulings ingested
42
Counties active
2
Judges issuing rulings
1
Outcome breakdown
- Other21 (50%)
- Continued14 (33%)
- Granted5 (12%)
- Mixed (in part)1 (2%)
- Denied1 (2%)
Top motion types
- petition20
- other19
- motion to compel further responses1
- demurrer1
- motion to strike1
Most active judges
Top counties by volume
Selected rulings from September 2023
- Ruby-Lynn Ragasa Idmilao vs. Sharif Davlatberki34-2022-00317395-CU-PA-GDSsacramento·Sep 29, 2023Motion to Continue TrialGRANTED
- Catherine Moseley Jackson, in her individual capacity and as successor-in-interest to the Estate of Blair Moseley vs. BHC Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc.34-2022-00331719-CU-PO-GDSsacramento·Sep 29, 2023Case Management ConferenceCONTINUED
- Anthony Bizzie vs. Cypress Healthcare Group, LLC34-2021-00306246-CU-OE-GDSsacramento·Sep 29, 2023Case Management ConferenceNO APPEARANCE REQUIRED
- Estate of Kimberley Ann Phebus22PR00439santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Sep 27, 2023Petition for Final DistributionAppearances required.
- Matter of Brielle Nichols23PR00231santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Sep 27, 2023ReviewAppearances required.
- Estate of Lionel Anthony McCormack23PR00385santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Sep 27, 2023Petition: Letters AdministrationRecommended for approval.
- Estate of Kimberley Ann Phebus22PR00439santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Sep 27, 2023Petition for Final DistributionCONTINUED
- Matter of Brielle Nichols23PR00231santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Sep 27, 2023ReviewCONTINUED
- Estate of Lionel Anthony McCormack23PR00385santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Sep 27, 2023Petition: Letters AdministrationGRANTED
- Estate of Kimberley Ann Phebus22PR00439santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Sep 27, 2023Petition for Final DistributionAppearances required; additional documentation needed
- Matter of Brielle Nichols23PR00231santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Sep 27, 2023ReviewAppearances required
- Estate of Lionel Anthony McCormack23PR00385santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Sep 27, 2023Petition: Letters AdministrationRecommended for approval
Statewide patterns for these motion types
Frequently asked questions
How many California tentative rulings were issued in September 2023?+
DecisionDepot indexed 42 California Superior Court tentative rulings during September 2023, across 2 counties. SANTABARBARA led volume with 32 rulings. Coverage spans Civil, Probate, and Family Law divisions.
Which motion types dominated California Superior Courts in September 2023?+
The most common motion type in September 2023 was "petition" (20 indexed rulings). DecisionDepot's monthly recap covers the top 5 motion types for the month, with grant/deny breakdowns by motion type and county available on the topic landing pages.