CHRISTOPHER MCCLEARY VS. ROBERTO VALENTINO SANCHEZ

Matter on the Law & Motion / Discovery calendar for Friday, July 25, 2025, Line 10. PLAINTIFF CHRISTOPHER MCCLEARY's Application For Writ Of Possession And Hearing.

The application for a writ of possession is denied. Plaintiff Christopher McCleary does not provide a proof of service showing that he has served his complaint on the defendant Roberto Sanchez. Moreover, notice of a hearing must be served 16 court days in advance of the hearing, plus additional time if service is effected by email or mail. (See Code of Civil Procedure 1005(b).) In addition, McCleary does not provide a declaration or affidavit accompanying his application as required by Code of Civil Procedure 512.010 et seq.

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