REN vs ZHANG

26CV172697: REN vs ZHANG 07/02/2026 Hearing on Motion to Set Aside/Vacate Default and Default Judgment (CCP 473.5) filed by Yaqin Zhang (Defendant) CRS# 918395091774 in Department 22

Tentative Ruling - 07/01/2026 Han N. Tran

The Notice of Motion and Motion to Set Aside Default filed by Yaqin Zhang on 06/03/2026 is Denied.

Defendant's unopposed motion to set aside default is denied without prejudice. Defendant's moving papers fail to attach a proposed responsive pleading as required by Code of Civil Procedure section 473.5(b). Defendant may refile the motion with the proposed pleading to cure the error.

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