| Cynthia P. Smith | James T. Chou | |
|---|---|---|
| Total rulings | 313 | 579 |
| Counties active | 1 | 1 |
| Grant rate | 35% | 23% |
| Deny rate | 7% | 2% |
| Continued | 29% | 21% |
| Plaintiff wins | 37% | 0% |
| Defendant wins | 40% | 50% |
| Mixed outcomes | 24% | 50% |
| Motion type | Cynthia P. Smith | James T. Chou |
|---|---|---|
| Petition | 130 · 41% granted | 397 · 33% granted |
| Other | 120 · 31% granted | 180 · 3% granted |
| Motion for Sanctions | 11 · 27% granted | 19 · 0% granted |
| Demurrer | 27 · 4% granted | — |
| Motion to Compel Discovery | 15 · 47% granted | 2 · 0% granted |
| Motion to Compel Further Responses | 13 · 46% granted | 2 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Attorney Fees | 4 · 50% granted | 9 · 44% granted |
| Motion to Quash | 7 · 71% granted | 5 · 0% granted |
| Motion to Strike | 11 · 9% granted | — |
| Anti-SLAPP Motion | 7 · 43% granted | — |
| Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement |
Comparisons are descriptive, not predictive. Sample sizes and case mix differ; weigh accordingly.
| 4 · 50% granted |
| — |
| Motion for Summary Judgment | 3 · 33% granted | — |