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Motions to Quash
Motions to quash challenge the validity of service of process, a subpoena, or other procedural step. Common grounds include defective service, lack of personal jurisdiction, or overbroad/improper subpoenas. This page indexes motion-to-quash tentative rulings.
Rulings indexed
918
Counties
8
Judges
10
Outcome breakdown
- Granted292 (32%)
- Denied221 (24%)
- Other146 (16%)
- Continued125 (14%)
- Off calendar74 (8%)
- Granted in part37 (4%)
- Unspecified11 (1%)
- Moot10 (1%)
Recent examples
Browse all motions to quash rulings →- Jason Allison vs Michael Smith et al25CV07492Santa Barbara County·Civil·Judge Colleen Sterne·Aug 24, 2026Tentative not yet posted
- Clay v. Delgadillo23-01359983Orange County·Civil·Judge Richard Y. Lee·Aug 20, 2026GRANTED IN PART, DENIED IN PART
- Sullivan v. Los Angeles Community College District, et al.23STCV17401Los Angeles County·Civil·Judge Kevin C. Brazile·Aug 20, 2026The Motion is denied.
- Michele Ordaz v. Panini Kabob Grill25VECV03155Los Angeles County·Civil·Judge Michael R. Amerian·Aug 19, 2026GRANTED
- Abdullah Turabaz v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.25VECV01662Los Angeles County·Civil·Judge Michael R. Amerian·Aug 19, 2026GRANTED
- CONNIE DANESE vs HILLEL NACHUM, et al.25STCV02236Los Angeles County·Civil·Aug 19, 2026GRANTED in part
- THE JOHN STEWART COMPANY VS. ERROL HALLCUD26682663San Francisco County·Civil·Judge Samuel K. Feng·Aug 19, 2026GRANTED
- The Nichols Partnership LLC v. SRGA LP et al26CV000499Napa County·Civil·Judge Joseph J. Solga·Aug 19, 2026GRANTED (Dismissal motions)
- Johnson – Trust30-2024-01427023Orange County·Probate·Judge Catherine Evans·Aug 19, 2026GRANTED
- Rodriguez vs. Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC2024-1419322Orange County·Civil·Judge Scott A. Steiner·Aug 19, 2026GRANTED
- Advanced Fiberglass Concepts vs. APG, LLC2024-1416858Orange County·Civil·Judge Scott A. Steiner·Aug 19, 2026DENIED (subpoenas); OVERRULED (demurrer); DENIED (motion to strike)
- Woodbury Place Apartments LLC vs. Pugh30-2025-01525819Orange County·Civil·Judge Jennifer McCartney·Aug 19, 2026DENIED
- TODD WRIGHT VS. SARA ADAMS, PHD26-UDL-00913San Mateo County·Civil·Judge Nicole S. Healy·Aug 19, 2026VACATED
- JAY ZALOWITZ VS. DAVID SMOOKE ET ALCGC23605536San Francisco County·Civil·Judge Joseph M. Quinn·Aug 19, 2026GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART
- C. L. VS. MOBILITY HOLDINGS, LIMITED ET ALCGC24614489San Francisco County·Civil·Judge Christine Van Aken·Aug 19, 2026CONTINUED
- Adriel Rodriguez v. Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, et al.24CV-0659San Luis Obispo County·Civil·Judge Not specified·Aug 19, 2026DENIED (with modification/narrowing of subpoena)
- Balbir Singh v. 7-Eleven, Inc., et al.25NNCV02705Los Angeles County·Civil·Judge JARED D. MOSES·Aug 19, 2026GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART
- Ajanique D. Raven v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc.25LBCV00307Los Angeles County·Civil·Aug 19, 2026GRANTED
- THE JOHN STEWART COMPANY VS. ERROL HALLCUD26682663San Francisco County·Civil·Aug 19, 2026
- EVER PROSPEROUS REALTY INC. vs PROVIDENT BANKCVRI2506872Riverside County·Civil·Aug 18, 2026GRANTED
- NIEVES vs RODRIGUEZCVRI2406684Riverside County·Civil·Aug 18, 2026GRANT
- In the Matter of the MACHADO FAMILY CREDIT BYPASS TRUSTPR-23-000289Stanislaus County·Civil·Judge Stacy P. Speiller·Aug 18, 2026GRANTED in part and DENIED in part
- People v. Sweepsteaks Ltd.25STCV25304Los Angeles County·Civil·Judge Bruce G. Iwasaki·Aug 18, 2026GRANTED as to Hacksaw AB, Hacksaw Gaming, and HGMT; DEFERRED as to HGIM
- Lauren Peralez v. Lyons Aircraft LLC25TRCV02169Los Angeles County·Civil·Judge David K. Reinert·Aug 18, 2026GRANTED
- Maria Fernanda Bueno Roldan, et al. v. Swift Transportation Co. of Arizona, Inc., et al.23TRCV00354Los Angeles County·Civil·Judge Amy N. Carter·Aug 18, 2026Motion to Quash denied; Motions to Compel granted in part, denied in part; Requests for Sanctions denied.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a motions to quash in California?+
Motions to quash challenge the validity of service of process, a subpoena, or other procedural step. Common grounds include defective service, lack of personal jurisdiction, or overbroad/improper subpoenas. This page indexes motion-to-quash tentative rulings.
How often are motions to quash granted in California Superior Court?+
DecisionDepot tracks grant rates, denial rates, and outcome breakdowns for motions to quash 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.