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Judge David A. Silberman Tentative Rulings — Grant Rate & Patterns · DecisionDepot

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David A. Silberman

Name: California Superior Court Tentative Rulings
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SANMATEO · 42 rulings ingested

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Ruling distribution

rulings

Granted33%

Denied33%

Continued12%

Other21%

Prevailing party

determined

Plaintiff63%

Defendant29%

Mixed8%

At a glance

Grant rate33%

Denial rate33%

Continuance rate12%

First seenMay 11, 2026

Motion type breakdown

Other

Demurrer

Motion to Compel Discovery

Motion for Summary Judgment

Motion for Sanctions

Motion for Summary Adjudication

Motion for Attorney Fees

Motion to Compel Further Responses

Motion to Deem Facts as Admitted

Motion for Reconsideration

Petition

Granted

Denied

Continued

Other

Statewide patterns:Demurrers →Demurrers to Answer / Cross-Complaint →Motions to Compel Discovery →

Recent rulings

Case	County	Motion	Ruling	Indexed	Hearing
26-CIV-01347 MARSH & MCLENNAN AGENCY LLC VS. ELMER "RICK" FERGUSON	sanmateo Civil	Respondent Elmer “Rick” Ferguson’s Motion to Vacate Entry of Sister-State Judgment and/or in the Alternative to Stay Enforcement	DENIED	Jun 29, 2026	Jun 29, 2026
25-CIV-02450 VERONICA NAVARRO VS. STEPHEN PRESTON MEALIFFE, ET AL	sanmateo Civil	Defendant Zoox, Inc.’s Motion to Enforce Settlement	DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE	Jun 29, 2026	Jun 29, 2026
25-CIV-02094 MARY THERESA ELMORE, ET AL VS. ERIC MARTIN ERNSTER, ET AL	sanmateo Civil	Plaintiffs’ Motion for Trial Preference Pursuant to CCCP Section 36	GRANTED	Jun 29, 2026	Jun 29, 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is Judge David A. Silberman's grant rate in California Superior Court?+

Based on 42 tentative rulings indexed by DecisionDepot, Judge David A. Silberman has a 33% grant rate (33% denial rate, 12% continued). Counties active: SANMATEO.

What kinds of motions does Judge David A. Silberman hear most often?+

The most common motion type in Judge David A. Silberman's indexed rulings is Other. The full motion-type breakdown appears on this page — each motion type shows grant, denial, and continuance counts so practitioners can prepare accordingly.