| Donald F. Gaffney | Theodore Howard | |
|---|---|---|
| Total rulings | 122 | 138 |
| Counties active | 1 | 1 |
| Grant rate | 34% | 30% |
| Deny rate | 25% | 31% |
| Continued | 7% | 8% |
| Plaintiff wins | 35% | 44% |
| Defendant wins | 53% | 31% |
| Mixed outcomes | 12% | 25% |
| Motion type | Donald F. Gaffney | Theodore Howard |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 55 · 51% granted | 60 · 35% granted |
| Demurrer | 29 · 0% granted | 28 · 0% granted |
| Motion to Strike | 16 · 6% granted | 13 · 15% granted |
| Motion for Summary Judgment | 9 · 33% granted | 10 · 60% granted |
| Motion for Summary Adjudication | 5 · 0% granted | 8 · 38% granted |
| Motion for Sanctions | 3 · 0% granted | 8 · 25% granted |
| Motion for Attorney Fees | 5 · 100% granted | 5 · 100% granted |
| Motion for Reconsideration | 5 · 0% granted | 4 · 25% granted |
| Motion to Quash | 2 · 50% granted | 6 · 17% granted |
| Petition | 5 · 20% granted | 1 · 100% granted |
| Anti-SLAPP Motion | 2 · 50% granted | 2 · 0% granted |
| Motion to Tax Costs | 1 · 100% granted | 3 · 67% granted |
Comparisons are descriptive, not predictive. Sample sizes and case mix differ; weigh accordingly.