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April 2026 California tentative-ruling recap
In April 2026, our index recorded 1,000 tentative rulings across 10 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
10
Judges issuing rulings
10
Outcome breakdown
- Continued257 (26%)
- Granted257 (26%)
- Other225 (23%)
- Denied137 (14%)
- Off calendar62 (6%)
- Mixed (in part)26 (3%)
- Sustained22 (2%)
- Overruled10 (1%)
Top motion types
Top counties by volume
Selected rulings from April 2026
- DOWLING, TERESA v. DMVS-CV-0056872placer·Judge Michael W. Jones·Apr 30, 2026Petitioner’s Petition for Writ of MandateCONTINUED
- MOORE, CHARLES v. SASENBACH, ELIZABETHS-CV-0048414placer·Judge Michael W. Jones·Apr 30, 2026Plaintiff’s Motion to Serve Defendant Richard Paul Gallagher Jr. and Defendant Gregory C. Sasenbach by PublicationDENIED
- TOPGOLF PAYROLL WAGE AND HOUR CASESJCCP5336placer·Judge Michael W. Jones·Apr 30, 2026Case Management ConferenceCONTINUED
- FOXX, SPENCER v. JEW, BRIANS-CV-0052886placer·Judge Michael W. Jones·Apr 30, 2026Motion to compel independent neuropsychological examination; Case management conferenceDROPPED
- SCHAFER, JACOB v. GREEN, RANDOLPHS-CV-0053416placer·Judge Michael W. Jones·Apr 30, 2026Defendants’ Motion for Leave to File and Serve Cross-ComplaintGRANTED
- GRAND, NATALIE v. HOSSEINI, NIMAS-CV-0055842placer·Judge Michael W. Jones·Apr 30, 2026Petition for Approval of Minor’s Compromise ClaimDENIED
- BARBOUR, MYKEL v. CREEKSIDE TOWN CENTERS-CV-0049276placer·Judge Michael W. Jones·Apr 30, 2026Motion for Order Allowing Filing of Amended Cross-Complaint; Motion for Leave to File Cross-Complaint; Motion for Summary JudgmentGRANTED in part; CONTINUED in part
- HAPAI, DEANNA v. PLACER COUNTY ANIMAL SVS.S-CV-0051302placer·Judge Michael W. Jones·Apr 30, 2026Plaintiffs’ Motion for Leave to File First Amended ComplaintGRANTED
- COOPER, AMANDA v. NEW PRIMES-CV-0051015placer·Judge Michael W. Jones·Apr 30, 2026Mediation status conferenceDROPPED
- JANSEN, DANIEL v. J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICESS-CV-0056028placer·Judge Michael W. Jones·Apr 30, 2026DemurrerCONTINUED
- Fontana v. Wright, et al.CIVSB2130143sanbernardino·Judge Nicole Quintana Winter·Apr 30, 2026Discharge Receiver, Exonerate Surety, Approve Fees and CostsGRANTED in part
- Phillip James Colwell vs. Michael Aye34-2021-00309918-CU-MC-GDSsacramento·Judge Christopher E. Krueger·Apr 30, 2026Motion - Other for Extension of Time for Response to DemurrerCONTINUED
Statewide patterns for these motion types
Frequently asked questions
How many California tentative rulings were issued in April 2026?+
DecisionDepot indexed 1,000 California Superior Court tentative rulings during April 2026, across 10 counties. SF led volume with 387 rulings. Coverage spans Civil, Probate, and Family Law divisions.
Which motion types dominated California Superior Courts in April 2026?+
The most common motion type in April 2026 was "other" (393 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.