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August 2026 California tentative-ruling recap
In August 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
- Granted369 (37%)
- Other210 (21%)
- Continued160 (16%)
- Denied137 (14%)
- Sustained36 (4%)
- Off calendar28 (3%)
- Overruled22 (2%)
- Mixed (in part)22 (2%)
Top motion types
Top counties by volume
Selected rulings from August 2026
- In the Matter of Cerwonka Living Trust25PR0285eldorado·Aug 31, 2026Petition HearingCONTINUED
- In the Matter of John David Mcllwain25PR0246eldorado·Aug 31, 2026Petition for Final DistributionGRANTED
- Matter of Winters Family Trust dated 12-15-199625PR0332eldorado·Aug 31, 2026Petition for Settlement of Account; ObjectionCONTINUED
- Matter of Maximillan E. Hernandez Settlement Trust26PR0113eldorado·Aug 31, 2026Petition for Approval of Account and Report of TrusteeGRANTED
- Matter of Samantha A. Hernandez Settlement Trust26PR0114eldorado·Aug 31, 2026Petition for Approval of Account and Report of TrusteeGRANTED
- Matter of Roman M. Hernandez Settlement Trust26PR0115eldorado·Aug 31, 2026Petition for Approval of Account and Report of TrusteeGRANTED
- In re the Matter of: The James A. and Norma M. Dunn Family Trust of 200726PR0183eldorado·Aug 31, 2026Petition to Determine Claim to and Quieting Title to Real PropertyGRANTED
- Estate of Dan’l G. Roediger21PR0038eldorado·Aug 31, 2026Petition for Preliminary DistributionCONTINUED
- In the Matter of Cheryl Ann Cooper22PR0043eldorado·Aug 31, 2026OSC regarding removal/sanctionsCONTINUED
- Estate of David Z Hill, Jr25PR0265eldorado·Aug 31, 2026Petition for Removal of Personal Representative; Request for Judicial NoticeDENIED
- In the Matter of Donene Vukovich25PR0273eldorado·Aug 31, 2026Status of AdministrationCONTINUED
- In the Matter of Steven Lee Stubbs25PR0276eldorado·Aug 31, 2026Petition for Final DistributionGRANTED
Statewide patterns for these motion types
Frequently asked questions
How many California tentative rulings were issued in August 2026?+
DecisionDepot indexed 1,000 California Superior Court tentative rulings during August 2026, across 10 counties. LA led volume with 232 rulings. Coverage spans Civil, Probate, and Family Law divisions.
Which motion types dominated California Superior Courts in August 2026?+
The most common motion type in August 2026 was "other" (401 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.