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March 2026 · DecisionDepot Insights
March 2026 California tentative-ruling recap
In March 2026, our index recorded 1,000 tentative rulings across 6 California counties. Below: the motion types that dominated the docket, the judges who handled the most volume, and the outcome breakdown.
Rulings ingested
1,000
Counties active
6
Judges issuing rulings
10
Outcome breakdown
- Continued271 (27%)
- Other224 (22%)
- Granted205 (21%)
- Denied131 (13%)
- Off calendar86 (9%)
- Mixed (in part)35 (4%)
- Sustained32 (3%)
- Overruled11 (1%)
Top motion types
Top counties by volume
Selected rulings from March 2026
- Eva Schauffler v. Gregory W. Klein, et al.CU0002203nevada·Mar 30, 2026Case Management ConferenceCONTINUED
- Brooklyn Russell vs. Terry Ann Ferguson As Trustee Of The Terry Ann Ferguson Living TrustCU0002217nevada·Mar 30, 2026Case Management Conference; Order to Show CauseCONTINUED
- Rikki Rockett vs. Mountain Valley Child & Family ServicesCU0001163nevada·Mar 30, 2026Case Management ConferenceStatus hearing
- Bradley Dorigo, et al. vs. County of NevadaCU0001540nevada·Mar 30, 2026Case Management Conference; DemurrerDemurrer sustained; Case management conference continued
- George Watson vs. General Motors, LLCCU0001696nevada·Mar 30, 2026Case Management ConferenceCONTINUED
- Elliott Allen Roberts vs. Austin WallaceCU0001780nevada·Mar 30, 2026Case Management ConferenceCONTINUED
- Jamie Davidson vs. Bluebell Holdings, LLCCU0001793nevada·Mar 30, 2026Case Management ConferenceStatus hearing
- Wendy Jean Robinson Jr v. Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, et al.CU0002023nevada·Mar 30, 2026Case Management ConferenceCONTINUED
- Daniel Batchelor vs. Leroy W. RoddeCU0002080nevada·Mar 30, 2026Case Management ConferenceStatus hearing
- In the Matter of County of NevadaCU0002182nevada·Mar 30, 2026Case Management ConferenceConfirmed
- Cassandra Jordan v Ingrid Larson, et al.CU0002188nevada·Mar 30, 2026Case Management ConferenceCONTINUED
- Jason Christ vs. Target CorporationCU0002313nevada·Mar 30, 2026Case Management Conference; Request regarding access to evidenceCONTINUED; Request declined without prejudice
Statewide patterns for these motion types
Frequently asked questions
How many California tentative rulings were issued in March 2026?+
DecisionDepot indexed 1,000 California Superior Court tentative rulings during March 2026, across 6 counties. SF led volume with 500 rulings. Coverage spans Civil, Probate, and Family Law divisions.
Which motion types dominated California Superior Courts in March 2026?+
The most common motion type in March 2026 was "other" (439 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.