Motions to Set Aside Default or Default Judgment
Under CCP §473(b), a party can seek relief from a default or default judgment on grounds of mistake, inadvertence, surprise, or excusable neglect. Mandatory relief is available when an attorney submits a sworn declaration of fault. This page indexes set-aside tentative rulings from across California Superior Courts.
Outcome breakdown
- Other3 (50%)
- Continued1 (17%)
- Granted1 (17%)
- Denied1 (17%)
Top counties
Top judges (by volume)
- SIERRA WES WALL SYS v. HANLON, BRANDONM-CV-0090614Placer County·Civil·Judge Christine S. Dehr·Jul 31, 2026CONTINUED (Hanlon motion); DENIED (Filice-Hanlon motion)
- Cole vs ColeCIVSB2522097San Bernardino County·Civil·Judge Winston Keh·Jul 17, 2026Plaintiff's Motion to Set Aside Dismissal is GRANTED; Defendant's Motion to Dismiss is DENIED.
- Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.a. v. Sukhjeev Singh25CV472064Santa Clara County·Civil·Judge Nahal Iravani-Sani·Jul 1, 2026GRANTED
- Sriadhibhatla Chainulu v. Christina Hudnall22CV406880Santa Clara County·Civil·Judge Nahal Iravani-Sani·Jul 1, 2026DENIED
- Holcombe, et al. v. Carrington Mortgage Services, LLCCIVSB2521085San Bernardino County·Civil·Judge Joseph B. Widman·Jun 4, 2026Motion to Set Aside GRANTED; Request for Sanctions DENIED; Request for Interim Relief DENIED
- Madrone Homeowners Association vs. Stephanie Stapleton34-2021-00311585-CU-BC-GDSSacramento County·Civil·Judge Richard C. Miadich·Mar 9, 2026Cross-Defendant's motion to set aside default as to Stapleton is GRANTED; denied as to Duarte. Cross-Complainants' motion to strike Answer is DENIED as to Stapleton; GRANTED as to Duarte.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a motions to set aside default or default judgment in California?+
Under CCP §473(b), a party can seek relief from a default or default judgment on grounds of mistake, inadvertence, surprise, or excusable neglect. Mandatory relief is available when an attorney submits a sworn declaration of fault. This page indexes set-aside tentative rulings from across California Superior Courts.
How often are motions to set aside default or default judgment granted in California Superior Court?+
DecisionDepot tracks grant rates, denial rates, and outcome breakdowns for motions to set aside default or default judgment 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.