| James T. Chou | Cynthia P. Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Total rulings | 579 | 313 |
| Counties active | 1 | 1 |
| Grant rate | 23% | 35% |
| Deny rate | 2% | 7% |
| Continued | 21% | 29% |
| Plaintiff wins | 0% | 39% |
| Defendant wins | 50% | 38% |
| Mixed outcomes | 50% | 23% |
| Motion type | James T. Chou | Cynthia P. Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Petition | 397 · 33% granted | 130 · 41% granted |
| Other | 180 · 3% granted | 119 · 31% granted |
| Motion for Sanctions | 19 · 0% granted | 10 · 30% granted |
| Demurrer | — | 27 · 4% granted |
| Motion to Compel Discovery | 2 · 0% granted | 15 · 47% granted |
| Motion to Compel Further Responses | 2 · 0% granted | 13 · 46% granted |
| Motion for Attorney Fees | 9 · 44% granted | 4 · 50% granted |
| Motion to Quash | 5 · 0% granted | 7 · 71% granted |
| Motion to Strike | — | 11 · 9% granted |
| Anti-SLAPP Motion | — | 7 · 43% granted |
| Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement | — | 4 · 50% granted |
| Ex Parte Application | 1 · 0% granted | 2 · 0% granted |
Comparisons are descriptive, not predictive. Sample sizes and case mix differ; weigh accordingly.