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November 2023 California tentative-ruling recap
In November 2023, our index recorded 93 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
93
Counties active
2
Judges issuing rulings
1
Outcome breakdown
- Other48 (52%)
- Continued28 (30%)
- Granted14 (15%)
- Denied2 (2%)
- Mixed (in part)1 (1%)
Top motion types
Most active judges
Top counties by volume
Selected rulings from November 2023
- Matter of Kohana Oyabu23PR00447santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Nov 29, 2023Petition to Determine Successors of Real PropertyRecommended for approval after supplement.
- Estate of Nancy J Vidal22PR00469santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Nov 29, 2023Petition for Final DistributionRecommended for approval.
- Matter of the Ventriglia Family Trust23PR00472santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Nov 29, 2023Petition to Determine Claim to PropertyRecommended for approval absent objection.
- Estate of Moises Solano23PR00487santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Nov 29, 2023Petition for Probate and Letters TestamentaryDeficiencies regarding publication and service; recommend continuance.
- Estate of Nancy J Vidal22PR00469santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Nov 29, 2023Petition for Final DistributionGRANTED
- Estate of Moises Solano23PR00487santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Nov 29, 2023Petition for Probate and Letters TestamentaryCONTINUED
- Matter of Kohana Oyabu23PR00447santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Nov 29, 2023Petition to Determine Successors of Real PropertyGRANTED
- Matter of the Ventriglia Family Trust23PR00472santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Nov 29, 2023Petition to Determine Claim to PropertyGRANTED
- Matter of the Ventriglia Family Trust23PR00472santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Nov 29, 2023Petition to Determine Claim to PropertyRecommended for approval
- Estate of Nancy J Vidal22PR00469santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Nov 29, 2023Petition for Final DistributionRecommended for approval
- Matter of Kohana Oyabu23PR00447santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Nov 29, 2023Petition to Determine Successors of Real PropertyRecommended for approval
- Estate of Moises Solano23PR00487santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Nov 29, 2023Petition for Probate and Letters TestamentaryAppearances required; corrections needed
Statewide patterns for these motion types
Frequently asked questions
How many California tentative rulings were issued in November 2023?+
DecisionDepot indexed 93 California Superior Court tentative rulings during November 2023, across 2 counties. SANTABARBARA led volume with 84 rulings. Coverage spans Civil, Probate, and Family Law divisions.
Which motion types dominated California Superior Courts in November 2023?+
The most common motion type in November 2023 was "petition" (45 indexed rulings). DecisionDepot's monthly recap covers the top 7 motion types for the month, with grant/deny breakdowns by motion type and county available on the topic landing pages.