| David J. Hesseltine | Cynthia P. Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Total rulings | 174 | 288 |
| Counties active | 1 | 1 |
| Grant rate | 34% | 34% |
| Deny rate | 24% | 7% |
| Continued | 25% | 28% |
| Plaintiff wins | 61% | 38% |
| Defendant wins | 25% | 37% |
| Mixed outcomes | 14% | 25% |
| Motion type | David J. Hesseltine | Cynthia P. Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Petition | 68 · 40% granted | 124 · 40% granted |
| Other | 75 · 20% granted | 108 · 28% granted |
| Demurrer | — | 25 · 4% granted |
| Motion to Compel Discovery | 9 · 56% granted | 15 · 40% granted |
| Motion for Sanctions | 10 · 70% granted | 11 · 36% granted |
| Motion for Attorney Fees | 15 · 67% granted | 3 · 67% granted |
| Motion to Compel Further Responses | 5 · 40% granted | 13 · 46% granted |
| Motion to Strike | — | 10 · 0% granted |
| Motion to Quash | 1 · 100% granted | 7 · 71% granted |
| Anti-SLAPP Motion | 1 · 0% granted | 7 · 43% granted |
| Motion for Reconsideration | 2 · 0% granted | 2 · 50% granted |
| Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement | — | 4 · 50% granted |
Comparisons are descriptive, not predictive. Sample sizes and case mix differ; weigh accordingly.