| R. Shawn Nelson | Cynthia P. Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Total rulings | 105 | 288 |
| Counties active | 1 | 1 |
| Grant rate | 33% | 34% |
| Deny rate | 30% | 7% |
| Continued | 10% | 28% |
| Plaintiff wins | 48% | 38% |
| Defendant wins | 41% | 37% |
| Mixed outcomes | 11% | 25% |
| Motion type | R. Shawn Nelson | Cynthia P. Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 52 · 40% granted | 108 · 28% granted |
| Petition | 4 · 25% granted | 124 · 40% granted |
| Demurrer | 12 · 0% granted | 25 · 4% granted |
| Motion to Compel Discovery | 9 · 67% granted | 15 · 40% granted |
| Motion to Compel Further Responses | 10 · 10% granted | 13 · 46% granted |
| Motion for Sanctions | 5 · 60% granted | 11 · 36% granted |
| Motion to Strike | 5 · 20% granted | 10 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Summary Judgment | 7 · 43% granted | 2 · 50% granted |
| Motion for Attorney Fees | 4 · 75% granted | 3 · 67% granted |
| Motion to Quash | — | 7 · 71% granted |
| Anti-SLAPP Motion | — | 7 · 43% granted |
| Motion for Summary Adjudication | 3 · 0% granted | 3 · 67% granted |
Comparisons are descriptive, not predictive. Sample sizes and case mix differ; weigh accordingly.