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April 2025 California tentative-ruling recap
In April 2025, our index recorded 76 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
76
Counties active
2
Judges issuing rulings
6
Outcome breakdown
- Other27 (36%)
- Granted21 (28%)
- Continued13 (17%)
- Denied11 (14%)
- Mixed (in part)3 (4%)
- Sustained1 (1%)
Top motion types
- other40
- motion to compel discovery14
- motion to compel further responses9
- petition6
- demurrer4
- motion for sanctions2
- motion for preliminary approval of class settlement2
Top counties by volume
Selected rulings from April 2025
- SANDFORD vs TERRA NOVA COUNSELING DDP, et al.24CV007808sacramento·Judge Julie G. Yap·Apr 30, 2025Motion to Compel DepositionDROPPED
- BOE vs DEACON CORP.24CV005025sacramento·Apr 29, 2025Omnibus motion for order to proceed under pseudonym and to amend complaintDENIED
- MOLINA vs CARPENTER24CV008140sacramento·Judge Julie G. Yap·Apr 25, 2025Case Management ConferenceThis case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates.
- HOLLINGSWORTH, et al. vs GENERAL MOTORS, LLC24CV007709sacramento·Apr 25, 2025Case Management ConferenceReferred to Trial Setting Process
- Peter M. Sailors vs. Sarah Waters34-2023-00337305-CU-WT-GDSsacramento·Apr 25, 2025Motion to Continue TrialGRANTED
- Jaime Morgan vs. Jaclyn Hobbs34-2020-00285924-CU-CR-GDSsacramento·Apr 25, 2025Motion to continue trialGRANTED. Trial dates vacated and case referred to trial setting process.
- AMIL vs COLE, et al.24CV007707sacramento·Apr 25, 2025Case Management ConferenceCONTINUED
- Afshin Eslami M.D. vs. Dignity Health34-2022-00326241-CU-NP-GDSsacramento·Judge Julie G. Yap·Apr 25, 2025Case Management ConferenceCase is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates.
- Bryan Finkel vs. General Motors, LLC34-2022-00318084-CU-BC-GDSsacramento·Apr 25, 2025Case Management Conference; DemurrerMandatory Appearance of all parties required.
- Renita Williams et al. v. Group XII Properties et al.34-2023-00336240sacramento·Apr 25, 2025Motion to ConsolidateGRANTED
- TERRY vs FLORES, et al.24CV020540sacramento·Judge Unknown·Apr 23, 2025DemurrerCONTINUED
- TERRY vs FLORES, et al.24CV011507sacramento·Apr 22, 2025Motion for terminating and monetary sanctionsDENIED
Statewide patterns for these motion types
Frequently asked questions
How many California tentative rulings were issued in April 2025?+
DecisionDepot indexed 76 California Superior Court tentative rulings during April 2025, across 2 counties. SACRAMENTO led volume with 70 rulings. Coverage spans Civil, Probate, and Family Law divisions.
Which motion types dominated California Superior Courts in April 2025?+
The most common motion type in April 2025 was "other" (40 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.