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November 2023 California tentative-ruling recap
In November 2023, our index recorded 126 tentative rulings across 2 California counties. Below: the motion types that dominated the docket, the judges who handled the most volume, and the outcome breakdown.
Rulings ingested
126
Counties active
2
Judges issuing rulings
1
Outcome breakdown
- Other76 (60%)
- Continued28 (22%)
- Granted14 (11%)
- Unspecified4 (3%)
- Mixed (in part)2 (2%)
- Denied2 (2%)
Top motion types
Most active judges
Top counties by volume
Selected rulings from November 2023
- Rachel Monique Serna vs. H&R Foods Inc34-2022-00325937-CU-OE-GDSsacramento·Nov 30, 2023Case Management ConferenceThe Court received the parties’ Joint Case Management Conference Statement. The parties attended a mediation that was not successful and have resumed discovery. A further Case Management Conference is set for May 31, 2024.
- Matter of Kohana Oyabu23PR00447santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Nov 29, 2023Petition to Determine Successors of Real PropertyRecommended for approval after supplement.
- Estate of Nancy J Vidal22PR00469santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Nov 29, 2023Petition for Final DistributionRecommended for approval.
- Matter of the Ventriglia Family Trust23PR00472santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Nov 29, 2023Petition to Determine Claim to PropertyRecommended for approval absent objection.
- Estate of Moises Solano23PR00487santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Nov 29, 2023Petition for Probate and Letters TestamentaryDeficiencies regarding publication and service; recommend continuance.
- Matter of Kohana Oyabu23PR00447santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Nov 29, 2023Petition to Determine Successors of Real PropertyRecommended for approval
- Estate of Moises Solano23PR00487santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Nov 29, 2023Petition for Probate and Letters TestamentaryAppearances required
- Estate of Nancy J Vidal22PR00469santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Nov 29, 2023Petition for Final DistributionRecommended for approval
- Matter of the Ventriglia Family Trust23PR00472santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Nov 29, 2023Petition to Determine Claim to PropertyRecommended for approval
- Estate of Nancy J Vidal22PR00469santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Nov 29, 2023Petition for Final DistributionGRANTED
- Estate of Moises Solano23PR00487santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Nov 29, 2023Petition for Probate and Letters TestamentaryCONTINUED
- Matter of Kohana Oyabu23PR00447santabarbara·Judge Timothy Staffel·Nov 29, 2023Petition to Determine Successors of Real PropertyGRANTED
Statewide patterns for these motion types
Frequently asked questions
How many California tentative rulings were issued in November 2023?+
DecisionDepot indexed 126 California Superior Court tentative rulings during November 2023, across 2 counties. SANTABARBARA led volume with 116 rulings. Coverage spans Civil, Probate, and Family Law divisions.
Which motion types dominated California Superior Courts in November 2023?+
The most common motion type in November 2023 was "petition" (61 indexed rulings). DecisionDepot's monthly recap covers the top 7 motion types for the month, with grant/deny breakdowns by motion type and county available on the topic landing pages.