| Donald F. Gaffney | R. Shawn Nelson | |
|---|---|---|
| Total rulings | 75 | 71 |
| Counties active | 1 | 1 |
| Grant rate | 33% | 25% |
| Deny rate | 24% | 32% |
| Continued | 9% | 13% |
| Plaintiff wins | 36% | 42% |
| Defendant wins | 53% | 44% |
| Mixed outcomes | 11% | 14% |
| Motion type | Donald F. Gaffney | R. Shawn Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 33 · 48% granted | 32 · 28% granted |
| Demurrer | 16 · 0% granted | 10 · 0% granted |
| Motion to Strike | 11 · 9% granted | 4 · 25% granted |
| Motion for Summary Judgment | 6 · 33% granted | 4 · 25% granted |
| Petition | 4 · 25% granted | 3 · 33% granted |
| Motion to Compel Further Responses | — | 7 · 14% granted |
| Motion for Summary Adjudication | 4 · 0% granted | 2 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Attorney Fees | 3 · 100% granted | 2 · 50% granted |
| Motion to Compel Discovery | — | 5 · 60% granted |
| Motion for Sanctions | 2 · 0% granted | 1 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Reconsideration | 2 · 0% granted | 1 · 0% granted |
| Anti-SLAPP Motion | 2 · 50% granted | — |
Comparisons are descriptive, not predictive. Sample sizes and case mix differ; weigh accordingly.