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December 2024 California tentative-ruling recap
In December 2024, our index recorded 48 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
48
Counties active
2
Judges issuing rulings
2
Outcome breakdown
- Other16 (33%)
- Granted13 (27%)
- Continued11 (23%)
- Denied4 (8%)
- Overruled3 (6%)
- Mixed (in part)1 (2%)
Top motion types
- other29
- demurrer5
- motion to compel discovery5
- motion to compel further responses5
- motion to strike2
- motion for summary adjudication1
- motion to quash1
- motion for preliminary approval of class settlement1
Top counties by volume
Selected rulings from December 2024
- HENDERSON vs MCLAGGAN, et al.23CV013662sacramento·Dec 31, 2024Demurrer to ComplaintDROPPED from calendar
- LARMAL, et al. vs LANGILLS GENERAL MACHINE, INC., et al.24CV000115sacramento·Dec 27, 2024Case Management ConferenceThe Case Management Conference is continued to 01/23/2026
- WALLACE vs CALIFORNIA STATE LOTTERY24CV002305sacramento·Dec 27, 2024Case Management ConferenceCase is declared Exempt from Case Management Program guidelines; Case Management Conference continued
- KIPPER vs NATURA MANAGEMENT, LLC DBA NATURA24CV002343sacramento·Dec 27, 2024Case Management ConferenceReferred to Trial Setting Process
- KIPPER vs NATURA MANAGEMENT, LLC DBA NATURA24CV002343sacramento·Dec 26, 2024Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses to Form InterrogatoriesGRANTED in part, DENIED in part
- KIPPER vs NATURA MANAGEMENT, LLC DBA NATURA24CV002343sacramento·Dec 26, 2024Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses to Request for Production of DocumentsDENIED
- KIPPER vs NATURA MANAGEMENT, LLC DBA NATURA24CV002343sacramento·Dec 26, 2024Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses to Request for AdmissionsDENIED; Defendant's request for sanctions GRANTED
- CAPITAL ONE N.A. v PETERSON23CF14351calaveras·Dec 20, 2024PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGSGRANTED
- VILLAFUERTE, et al v YGRENE ENERGY FUND, INC., et al24CV47273calaveras·Dec 20, 2024DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO SET ASIDE AND VACATE ORDER STRIKING DEFENDANT’S ANSWER, DEFAULT, AND DEFAULT JUDGMENTGRANTED
- RICE, et al v NELSON, et al24CV47449calaveras·Dec 20, 2024DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO STRIKE PUNITIVE DAMAGES ALLEGATIONS AND PRAYER FOR ATTORNEY’S FEES FROM PLAINTIFF’s FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINTGRANTED in part, DENIED in part
- MCT GROUP v WALSH25CF15585calaveras·Dec 20, 2024PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO COMPEL DEFENDANT’S DISCOVERY RESPONSESGRANTED
- RAMIREZ v FAMILY DOLLAR, LLC, et al25CV48285calaveras·Dec 20, 2024DEFENDNATS’ MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION AND STAY PROCEEDINGSDENIED
Statewide patterns for these motion types
Frequently asked questions
How many California tentative rulings were issued in December 2024?+
DecisionDepot indexed 48 California Superior Court tentative rulings during December 2024, across 2 counties. SACRAMENTO led volume with 43 rulings. Coverage spans Civil, Probate, and Family Law divisions.
Which motion types dominated California Superior Courts in December 2024?+
The most common motion type in December 2024 was "other" (29 indexed rulings). DecisionDepot's monthly recap covers the top 8 motion types for the month, with grant/deny breakdowns by motion type and county available on the topic landing pages.