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Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings (MJOP)

A motion for judgment on the pleadings under CCP §438 functions like a late demurrer — same legal-sufficiency standard, but brought after the answer has been filed. This page indexes MJOP-related tentative rulings.

Rulings indexed
14
Counties
7
Judges
8

Outcome breakdown

  • Granted8 (57%)
  • Granted in part3 (21%)
  • Off calendar1 (7%)
  • Other1 (7%)
  • Denied1 (7%)

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Frequently asked questions

What is a motions for judgment on the pleadings (mjop) in California?+

A motion for judgment on the pleadings under CCP §438 functions like a late demurrer — same legal-sufficiency standard, but brought after the answer has been filed. This page indexes MJOP-related tentative rulings.

How often are motions for judgment on the pleadings (mjop) granted in California Superior Court?+

DecisionDepot tracks grant rates, denial rates, and outcome breakdowns for motions for judgment on the pleadings (mjop) across 34+ California Superior Court counties. The live statistics on this page are derived from every indexed tentative ruling matching this motion type — updated continuously as new rulings arrive.