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October 2023 California tentative-ruling recap
In October 2023, our index recorded 113 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
113
Counties active
2
Judges issuing rulings
3
Outcome breakdown
- Other69 (61%)
- Continued29 (26%)
- Granted14 (12%)
- Mixed (in part)1 (1%)
Top motion types
Most active judges
Top counties by volume
Selected rulings from October 2023
- Lakshmi Sambandham vs. Rebecca Diane Hill34-2021-00299111-CU-PO-GDSsacramento·Oct 27, 2023Case Management ConferenceCONTINUED
- Sandra & John Glaeser vs. Lennar Homes of California, Inc.34-2021-00313174-CU-CD-GDSsacramento·Oct 26, 2023Case Management ConferenceThe Court has read and considered the Joint Case Management Statement filed by the parties and now issues the following tentative ruling: NO APPEARANCE REQUIRED. FURTHER CONFERENCE.
- North Bay Steel Mill Supply & Recycling Inc. vs. California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery34-2021-00292686-CU-BT-GDSsacramento·Oct 26, 2023Motion for Judgment on the PleadingsGRANTED with leave to amend
- Conservatorship of Harry Leonard Keiffer18PR00015santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Oct 25, 2023Petition for Attorney's FeesAppearances required. Court considering decreasing fee award to $6,036.58 or ordering resubmission.
- Estate of Mildred Louise Ragains23PR00292santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Oct 25, 2023Petition for Probate and Letters of AdministrationAppearances required.
- Conservatorship of Harry Leonard Keiffer18PR00015santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Oct 25, 2023Petition for Attorney's FeesCONTINUED
- Estate of Mildred Louise Ragains23PR00292santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Oct 25, 2023Petition for Probate and Letters of AdministrationCONTINUED
- Conservatorship of Benjamin Leitcher23PR00314santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Oct 25, 2023Petition: Appoint Conservator of PersonCONTINUED
- Conservatorship of Harry Leonard Keiffer18PR00015santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Oct 25, 2023Petition for Attorney's FeesOption to decrease fee or resubmit billing statement
- Estate of Mildred Louise Ragains23PR00292santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Oct 25, 2023Petition for Probate and Letters of AdministrationAppearances required
- Conservatorship of Harry Leonard Keiffer18PR00015santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Oct 25, 2023Petition for Attorney's FeesCONTINUED
- Conservatorship of Harry Leonard Keiffer18PR00015santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Oct 25, 2023Petition for Attorney's FeesCONTINUED
Statewide patterns for these motion types
Frequently asked questions
How many California tentative rulings were issued in October 2023?+
DecisionDepot indexed 113 California Superior Court tentative rulings during October 2023, across 2 counties. SANTABARBARA led volume with 105 rulings. Coverage spans Civil, Probate, and Family Law divisions.
Which motion types dominated California Superior Courts in October 2023?+
The most common motion type in October 2023 was "petition" (68 indexed rulings). DecisionDepot's monthly recap covers the top 10 motion types for the month, with grant/deny breakdowns by motion type and county available on the topic landing pages.