J.C. CHEYNE & CO., A CALIFORNIA CORP ET AL VS. THE PRODUCE DISTRIBUTION CENTER INC ET AL

Set for Law and Motion/Discovery Calendar on Wednesday, February 04, 2026, Line 10.

Defendant The Produce Distribution Center Inc.'s unopposed motion to transfer venue is GRANTED. "[T]he court shall, if it appears that the action or proceeding was not commenced in the proper court, order the action or proceeding transferred to the proper court." (Code of Civil Procedure, section 396b(b).)

Here, Moving Defendant has demonstrated that Plaintiff did not commence this action in the proper court. The proper court, according to the evidence before the court, is the Superior Court of California for the County of San Mateo ("San Mateo Superior Court"). The court, therefore, orders this action transferred to San Mateo Superior Court. Plaintiff shall pay the applicable costs of transfer. Moving Party is ordered to prepare a proposed order which repeats verbatim the above text and email it to contestdept302tr@sftc.org prior to the time set for this hearing.

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