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May 2026 · DecisionDepot Insights
May 2026 California tentative-ruling recap
In May 2026, our index recorded 1,000 tentative rulings across 10 California counties. Below: the motion types that dominated the docket, the judges who handled the most volume, and the outcome breakdown.
Rulings ingested
1,000
Counties active
10
Judges issuing rulings
10
Outcome breakdown
- Granted299 (30%)
- Other281 (28%)
- Denied138 (14%)
- Continued124 (12%)
- Off calendar49 (5%)
- Mixed (in part)35 (4%)
- Sustained31 (3%)
- Overruled23 (2%)
Top motion types
Top counties by volume
Selected rulings from May 2026
- John Tigert v. Imperial County Superior CourtECUO03561imperial·Judge Jeffrey Jones·May 30, 2026Demurrer; Motion to Strike; Motion for Entry of DefaultDemurrer SUSTAINED with 30 days leave to amend; Motion to Strike MOOT; Motion for Entry of Default DENIED without prejudice.
- Smartrise Engineering, Inc. vs. Brent Meline34-2021-00308769-CU-BC-GDSsacramento·May 29, 2026Motion to Compel Thomas Parra’s further responses to Smartrise Engineering, Inc.’s requests for production of documents, set one and two; Motion for sanctionsMotion to compel further responses GRANTED; Motion for sanctions DENIED; Motion to compel production DENIED without prejudice
- BALL vs FCC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC, A DELAWARE CORPORATION, et al.25CV001411sacramento·May 29, 2026Case Management ConferenceCONTINUED
- Smartrise Engineering, Inc. vs. Brent Meline34-2021-00308769-CU-BC-GDSsacramento·May 29, 2026Motion to Compel Ali Ezzeddine’s further responses to Smartrise Engineering, Inc.’s requests for production of documents, set one and for sanctionsGRANTED
- Smartrise Engineering, Inc. vs. Brent Meline34-2021-00308769-CU-BC-GDSsacramento·May 29, 2026Motion to Compel further responses to Special Interrogatories, Set One; Motion for Sanctions; Requests for Judicial Notice; Application to file under sealGRANTED
- Smartrise Engineering, Inc. vs. Brent Meline34-2021-00308769-CU-BC-GDSsacramento·May 29, 2026Motion to Compel Larry Hoang’s further responses to Smartrise Engineering, Inc.’s requests for production of documents, set one and for sanctionsDENIED
- Smartrise Engineering, Inc. vs. Brent Meline34-2021-00308769-CU-BC-GDSsacramento·May 29, 2026Motion to Compel further responses to requests for admission; Motion for sanctions; Requests for judicial notice; Application to file under sealMotion to compel further responses is DENIED. Requests for judicial notice GRANTED. Application to file under seal GRANTED.
- Smartrise Engineering, Inc. vs. Brent Meline34-2021-00308769-CU-BC-GDSsacramento·May 29, 2026Motion to Compel Larry Hoang’s further responses to Smartrise Engineering, Inc.’s Form Interrogatories, Set One and for sanctionsMotion to compel further responses is GRANTED; Request for sanctions is DENIED.
- Smartrise Engineering, Inc. vs. Brent Meline34-2021-00308769-CU-BC-GDSsacramento·May 29, 2026Motion to Compel further responses to Requests for Production of Documents, Set Three; Motion for SanctionsGRANTED in part, DENIED in part. Motion to compel further responses is GRANTED with limitations. Motion for sanctions is DENIED.
- Smartrise Engineering, Inc. vs. Brent Meline34-2021-00308769-CU-BC-GDSsacramento·May 29, 2026Motion to Quash Subpoena; Motion for Protective OrderDENIED
- BIBBS vs RAISING CANES USA LLC, et al.25CV009408sacramento·Judge Richard K. Sueyoshi·May 29, 2026Case Management ConferenceCONTINUED
- JORGE AYALA-GARCIA, et. al. v. DAVID AGUILERA, et. al.CIVSB2427516sanbernardino·Judge David Driscoll·May 29, 2026Demurrer; Motion to StrikeOVERRULED (Demurrer) and DENIED (Motion to Strike)
Statewide patterns for these motion types
Frequently asked questions
How many California tentative rulings were issued in May 2026?+
DecisionDepot indexed 1,000 California Superior Court tentative rulings during May 2026, across 10 counties. SF led volume with 181 rulings. Coverage spans Civil, Probate, and Family Law divisions.
Which motion types dominated California Superior Courts in May 2026?+
The most common motion type in May 2026 was "other" (394 indexed rulings). DecisionDepot's monthly recap covers the top 10 motion types for the month, with grant/deny breakdowns by motion type and county available on the topic landing pages.