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May 2024 California tentative-ruling recap
In May 2024, our index recorded 42 tentative rulings across 1 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
1
Judges issuing rulings
3
Outcome breakdown
- Continued14 (33%)
- Other11 (26%)
- Granted8 (19%)
- Denied5 (12%)
- Sustained2 (5%)
- Overruled2 (5%)
Top motion types
- other28
- demurrer8
- motion for summary judgment2
- motion to strike2
- motion to compel further responses1
- motion for preliminary approval of class settlement1
Most active judges
Top counties by volume
Selected rulings from May 2024
- Michael Helmrich vs. San Juan Unified School District34-2022-00329107-CU-PO-GDSsacramento·May 31, 2024Case Management ConferenceCase referred to Trial Setting Process; Plaintiff’s counsel must notify the court of trial and settlement dates within 60 days.
- Janice Elizabeth Arnold vs. Antelope Manufactured Home Community, L.P.34-2022-00318831-CU-BC-GDSsacramento·May 31, 2024Case Management ConferenceCONTINUED
- Lyberal Johnson individually and as the Adminstrator for the Estate of Earl Baker vs. Casey Jordan Main34-2022-00318615-CU-PA-GDSsacramento·Judge Unknown·May 31, 2024Case Management ConferenceCONTINUED
- Delma Jefferson vs. Samuel Gene Dana34-2021-00311004-CU-PA-GDSsacramento·Judge Julie Yap·May 30, 2024Motion for Leave to Amend ComplaintDENIED
- Delma Jefferson vs. Samuel Gene Dana34-2021-00311004-CU-PA-GDSsacramento·May 30, 2024Motion for Determination of Good Faith SettlementGRANTED
- Delma Jefferson vs. Samuel Gene Dana34-2021-00311004-CU-PA-GDSsacramento·May 30, 2024Motion to Enforce Settlement; Motion to Enter JudgmentGRANTED
- Delma Jefferson vs. Samuel Gene Dana34-2021-00311004-CU-PA-GDSsacramento·May 30, 2024Motion to Rescind Stipulated for Settlement AgreementDENIED
- Tiffany Mcbryde vs. Riverside School, Inc.34-2023-00336650-CU-NP-GDSsacramento·May 30, 2024Demurrer to Plaintiffs’ First Amended ComplaintSUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND as to tenth cause of action; OVERRULED as to all others.
- Tiffany Mcbryde vs. Riverside School, Inc.34-2023-00336650-CU-NP-GDSsacramento·May 30, 2024Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiffs’ First Amended ComplaintGRANTED as to punitive damages and attorney's fees regarding negligent infliction of emotional distress; DENIED as to references to case law and other attorney's fees.
- Angela Ramirez vs. Pacific Gas & Electric Company34-2019-00255681-CU-OE-GDSsacramento·May 29, 2024Motion for Summary JudgmentCONTINUED
- Peter Rasmussen, by and through his successor-in-interest vs. ALHL, LLC34-2022-00329739-CU-MC-GDSsacramento·May 28, 2024Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses to Request for Production of DocumentsCONTINUED
- SMITH, et al. vs SEN, et al.23CV003897sacramento·May 24, 2024Case Management ConferenceCONTINUED
Statewide patterns for these motion types
Frequently asked questions
How many California tentative rulings were issued in May 2024?+
DecisionDepot indexed 42 California Superior Court tentative rulings during May 2024, across 1 county. SACRAMENTO led volume with 42 rulings. Coverage spans Civil, Probate, and Family Law divisions.
Which motion types dominated California Superior Courts in May 2024?+
The most common motion type in May 2024 was "other" (28 indexed rulings). DecisionDepot's monthly recap covers the top 6 motion types for the month, with grant/deny breakdowns by motion type and county available on the topic landing pages.