TENTATIVE RULINGS LAW & MOTION CALENDAR Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Courtroom 16 – Various for Hon. Patrick M. Broderick [see each entry] 3035 Cleveland Avenue, Suite 200, Santa Rosa
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The following tentative rulings will become the ruling of the Court unless a party desires to be heard. If you desire to appear and present oral argument as to any motion, YOU MUST notify the Court by telephone at (707) 521-6725, and all other opposing parties of your intent to appear by 4:00 p.m. the court day immediately before the day of the hearing. Parties in motions for claims of exemption are exempt from this requirement.
PLEASE NOTE: The Court WILL NOT provide a court reporter for this calendar. If there are any concerns, please contact the Court at the number provided above.
MATTERS ON MAY 20’S CALENDAR ARE BEING CALLED BY VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS; PLEASE SEE EACH SPECIFIC MATTER FOR WHAT DEPARTMENT/JUDGE IS CALLING IT
1. 23CV01351, Pierce v. WNJT Homes LLC.
Matter is being called by Department 18/Judge Chouteau. Please see Dept. 18’s tentative rulings. If oral argument is requested, please contact Dept. 18’s Judicial Assistant.
2. 24CV00531, Knoop v. Knoop
Matter is being called by Department 19/Judge Pardo. Please see Dept. 19’s tentative rulings. If oral argument is requested, please contact Dept. 19’s Judicial Assistant.
3. 24CV01984, 458 Seb Ave LLC. v. Anderson
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