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January 2025 · DecisionDepot Insights
January 2025 California tentative-ruling recap
In January 2025, our index recorded 33 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
33
Counties active
2
Judges issuing rulings
2
Outcome breakdown
- Other13 (39%)
- Granted6 (18%)
- Denied5 (15%)
- Continued4 (12%)
- Mixed (in part)2 (6%)
- Sustained2 (6%)
- Overruled1 (3%)
Top motion types
Most active judges
Top counties by volume
Selected rulings from January 2025
- Delma Jefferson vs. Samuel Gene Dana34-2021-00311004-CU-PA-GDSsacramento·Jan 31, 2025Motion to StrikeGRANTED
- MCDONALD, et al. vs COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO, et al.24CV002941sacramento·Jan 31, 2025Case Management ConferenceCONTINUED
- BUSH, et al. vs PENNY VALLEY CHILD CARE, INC. DBA READY SET GO CHILDREN’S CENTER24CV002994sacramento·Jan 31, 2025Case Management ConferenceCase referred to Trial Setting Process; no appearance required if conditions met
- QUARSAFI vs TARGET CORPORATION24CV001534sacramento·Jan 31, 2025Case Management ConferenceThis case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates.
- Freedom Champion vs. Michelle Moore, LLC34-2022-00322346-CU-OE-GDSsacramento·Jan 31, 2025Case Management ConferenceThe tentative ruling becomes the order of the court if no party requests oral argument.
- THOMAS vs KUPPINGER, et al.23CV006712sacramento·Judge Unknown·Jan 28, 2025Demurrer to First Amended ComplaintSUSTAINED, with leave to amend
- MEHTA vs THD ENTERPRISES INC, et al.24CV002369sacramento·Jan 24, 2025Order to show causeOrder to show cause issued regarding the service of the Complaint.
- 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·Jan 24, 2025Case Management ConferenceCONTINUED
- Jaime Morgan vs. Jaclyn Hobbs34-2020-00285924-CU-CR-GDSsacramento·Jan 23, 2025Motion to Quash Deposition SubpoenaDENIED
- Temblor Petroleum Company, LLC v. California Energy Exchange Corporation34-2020-00278366-CU-BC-GDSsacramento·Jan 23, 2025Motion for Summary Adjudication of Rock Creek’s Cause of Action for ReimbursementDENIED
- Temblor Petroleum Company, LLC et al. v. California Energy Exchange Corporation34-2020-00278366-CU-BC-GDSsacramento·Jan 23, 2025Motion for Summary Adjudication on Cause of Action for ReimbursementDENIED
- CAPITAL ONE, N.A. vs BAUTISTA23CV003548sacramento·Jan 23, 2025Motion to Deem Request for Admissions AdmittedGRANTED
Statewide patterns for these motion types
Frequently asked questions
How many California tentative rulings were issued in January 2025?+
DecisionDepot indexed 33 California Superior Court tentative rulings during January 2025, across 2 counties. SACRAMENTO led volume with 32 rulings. Coverage spans Civil, Probate, and Family Law divisions.
Which motion types dominated California Superior Courts in January 2025?+
The most common motion type in January 2025 was "other" (20 indexed rulings). DecisionDepot's monthly recap covers the top 9 motion types for the month, with grant/deny breakdowns by motion type and county available on the topic landing pages.