| Donald F. Gaffney | James T. Chou | |
|---|---|---|
| Total rulings | 75 | 268 |
| Counties active | 1 | 1 |
| Grant rate | 33% | 21% |
| Deny rate | 24% | 1% |
| Continued | 9% | 15% |
| Plaintiff wins | 36% | 0% |
| Defendant wins | 53% | 100% |
| Mixed outcomes | 11% | 0% |
| Motion type | Donald F. Gaffney | James T. Chou |
|---|---|---|
| Petition | 4 · 25% granted | 189 · 28% granted |
| Other | 33 · 48% granted | 79 · 5% granted |
| Demurrer | 16 · 0% granted | — |
| Motion for Sanctions | 2 · 0% granted | 11 · 0% granted |
| Motion to Strike | 11 · 9% granted | — |
| Motion for Summary Judgment | 6 · 33% granted | — |
| Motion for Summary Adjudication | 4 · 0% granted | — |
| Motion for Attorney Fees | 3 · 100% granted | — |
| Motion to Quash | — | 3 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Reconsideration | 2 · 0% granted | — |
| Anti-SLAPP Motion | 2 · 50% granted | — |
| Motion to Tax Costs | 1 · 100% granted | — |
Comparisons are descriptive, not predictive. Sample sizes and case mix differ; weigh accordingly.