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Nahal Iravani-Sani
SANTACLARA · 205 rulings ingested
Ruling distribution
205
rulings
Granted44%
Denied21%
Continued7%
Other28%
Prevailing party
116
determined
Plaintiff34%
Defendant40%
Mixed27%
At a glance
Grant rate44%
Denial rate21%
Continuance rate7%
First seenMay 8, 2026
Most recentAug 21, 2026
Motion type breakdown
Other
84
Demurrer
32
Motion to Compel Discovery
29
Petition
20
Motion to Strike
17
Motion for Sanctions
17
Motion for Summary Judgment
13
Motion for Summary Adjudication
11
Motion to Compel Further Responses
9
Motion for Attorney Fees
8
Anti-SLAPP Motion
3
Motion to Tax Costs
2
Granted
Denied
Continued
Other
Statewide patterns:Demurrers →Demurrers to Answer / Cross-Complaint →Motions to Compel Discovery →Motions to Strike →Motions for Sanctions →Motions for Summary Judgment →Motions for Summary Adjudication (MSA) →Motions to Compel Further Discovery Responses →Attorney's Fees Motions →Anti-SLAPP Special Motions to Strike (CCP §425.16) →
Recent rulings
| Case | County | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25CV458972 Kenneth W. Mignosa v. FC US, LLC | santaclara Civil | DEMURRER | OVERRULED in part, SUSTAINED in part, DENIED in part | Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 |
23CV419732 Crown Asset Management, LLC v. Johnny Mulato | santaclara Civil | MOTION FOR ENTERING JUDGMENT & RELEASE AGREEMENT | GRANTED | Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 |
24CV431817 Ramin Lak v. Unitech Tool & Machine, Inc. | santaclara Civil | PETITION TO CONFIRM CONTRACTUAL ARBITRATION AWARD | GRANTED | Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 |
24CV443748 Helgah V. Yeff v. James M. Barrett et al. | santaclara Civil | MOTION TO COMPEL DISCOVERY | CONTINUED | Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 |
25-CV-464704 Dennis Perry v. City of Morgan Hill et al. | santaclara Civil | MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT/ADJUDICATION | GRANTED | Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 |
25-CV-480258 Shabana Pirani v. Sweet Jane Kathleen Hammon | santaclara Civil | MOTION TO STRIKE | DENIED | Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 |
25CV480131 Lumenis Be Inc. v. Iyad Radwan | santaclara Civil | PETITION TO CONFIRM THE ARBITRATION AWARD | GRANTED | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
25CV477676 Linda Johnson, et al. v. Hanford Hotels, Inc. | santaclara Civil | COMPROMISE OF MINOR’S CLAIM & SEALING ORDER | DENIED as to settlement amount; GRANTED as to minor’s mental health records | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
23CV425156 Katrina Vallejo et. al v. Richard Hansen et al. | santaclara Civil | MOTION FOR TRIAL PREFERENCE | GRANTED | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
25CV456689 Richard Chamberlain v. Santa Clara Public Defender’s Office et al. | santaclara Civil | MOTION TO COMPEL PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS | DENIED without prejudice | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
24CV430838 Eli Garten et al. v. Shaw Industries Group, Inc. et al | santaclara Civil | MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS ATTORNEY | DENIED without prejudice | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
25CV471884 Tominaga et al. v. Palo Alto Cuisine, et al. | santaclara Civil | DEMURRER & MOTION TO STRIKE | Demurrer OVERRULED; Motion to Strike DENIED | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
25CV463225 Bejar Moreno et al. v. Bernice Chavez | santaclara Civil | MOTION TO COMPEL | Off calendar per dismissal filed 8/6/2026 | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
26CV485647 Park Capital Management, LLC v. Orchard Yield Funds, LLC | santaclara Civil | APPLICATION TO EXPEL | DENIED | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
25CV457483 Richard Chamberlain v. Jason Chamberlain | santaclara Civil | MOTION TO STRIKE | Off calendar | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
23CV424431 Eslambolchizadeh v. Sonicwall Inc. | santaclara Civil | MOTION TO COMPEL | Off Calendar per Stipulation and Order 8/12/2026 | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
24CV438575 H.J. v. Doe 1 and County of Santa Clara | santaclara Civil | DEMURRER | SUSTAINED with 15 days leave to amend | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
21CV392455 Advoque Safeguard, LLC et al. v. Sanctuary Systems, LLC et al | santaclara Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment/Adjudication | GRANTED | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
24CV441663 RS LENDING, INC. et al. v. Lamb Partners LLC et al. | santaclara Civil | MOTION for SUMMARY JUDGMENT/ADJUDICATION | DENIED in part, GRANTED in part | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
22CV408831 Thomas White v. Gabriel, Wall, Thompson, Harriss | santaclara Civil | MOTION FOR ATTORNEY FEES | GRANTED IN PART | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
24-CV-443748 Helgah V. Yeff v. Alexander Grinberg, M.D. | santaclara Civil | DEMURRER & MOTION TO STRIKE | DENIED / OVERRULED | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
24CV439815 Main St. Enterprise, Inc. v. FCA US LLC | santaclara Civil | MOTION FOR ATTORNEY FEES | GRANTED IN PART | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
25CV464505 JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.a v Holly Reyes | santaclara Civil | MOTION TO VACATE | GRANTED | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
23CV413944 Xiufeng Xie v. Jane Doe; Simorphy Design and Investment, et al. | santaclara Civil | MOTION TO COMPEL | DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
25CV474909 Brendan Patrick McCloskey v. City Of San Josse, et al. | santaclara Civil | DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO DISMISS | CONTINUED | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
26CV487361 Guideone Insurance Company v. Quickbooks Online Payroll, Inc. et al. | santaclara Civil | DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION | GRANTED | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
25CV375239 Ramachandra v. Narasegowda et al. | santaclara Civil | DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO STAY PROCEEDINGS AND MOTION FOR DECLARATORY RELIEF | DENIED | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
23-CV-416938 Bharat Patel v. Dilip Patel, et al. | santaclara Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment, or in the Alternative, Summary Adjudication | GRANTED | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
25CV456680 Richard Chamberlain v. Santa Clara County Public Defender’s Office, et al. | santaclara Civil | PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO COMPEL | DENIED without prejudice | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
26CV491068 Lan Lam v. Sabri Gurbuz | santaclara Civil | DEMURRER & MOTION TO STRIKE | Demurrer to FAC is Unopposed and Sustained with 15 days leave to Amend; Motion to Strike is Moot | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
26CV489443 Jeff Suarez v. Angelina Mendez | santaclara Civil | MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS ATTORNEY | GRANTED | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
25CV456689 Richard Chamberlain v. Santa Clara Public Defender’s Office, et al. | santaclara Civil | MOTION TO COMPEL & MOTION FOR SANCTIONS | DENIED | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
25CV483393 Syed Zafar Hamdani v. Three Arch LLC et al. | santaclara Civil | PETITION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION; MOTION FOR TRIAL PREFERENCE | Petition to compel arbitration DENIED; Motion for trial preference GRANTED | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
24CV443682 Freddy Lopez, et al. v. Belfor USA Group, Inc., et al. | santaclara Civil | DEMURRER (x 2) & MOTION TO STRIKE (x 2) | Demurrers overruled in part and sustained in part; Motions to strike denied as moot | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
23CV422700 Amarjeet Rai v. City of San Jose | santaclara Civil | Motion for summary judgment/adjudication | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
25CV459816 Onemain Financial, LLC. Et al. v. Mario Melendez Castro | santaclara Civil | MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION | GRANTED | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
23CV420300 Northeast Securities Co., Ltd v. Que, Xiaolan, Lin et al. | santaclara Civil | MOTION FOR LEAVE TO INTERVENE | DENIED | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
24CV431077 Julianne Mejia v. The County of Santa Clara | santaclara Civil | ADMISSIONS DEEMED ADMITTED & SANCTIONS | Admissions Deemed Admitted moot; Sanctions GRANTED | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
23CV428045 Mahmoud Ascarie v. Great American Assurance Co. et al. | santaclara Civil | DEMURRER & MOTION TO STRIKE | Off Calendar | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
25CV462646 Caprila One N.A. v. Trina Jennings | santaclara Civil | CLAIM OF EXEMPTION | CONTINUED | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
23CV424490 Fr. Neelima Kethineni, M.D v. Techrobit Inc. and Diane Chipana | santaclara Civil | MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS ATTORNEY | GRANTED | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
25CV457483 Richard Chamberlain v. Jason Chamberlain | santaclara Civil | MOTION TO COMPEL; MOTION FOR CONTINGENT RESTORATION AND SCHEDULING; Motion for New Trial | Motion for New Trial DENIED; Motion to Compel moot | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
25CV456689 Richard Chamberlain v. Santa Clara Public Defender’s Office, et. al. | santaclara Civil | MOTION TO COMPEL | Withdrawn | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
25CV477676 Linda Johnson et al v. Hanford Hotels, Inc. | santaclara Civil | COMPROMISE ON MINOR’S CLAIM & MOTION TO SEAL | Sealing of Attachment 8 GRANTED; Sealing of settlement amount GRANTED temporarily | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
24CV449460 Anthony Alaimo v. Rosa Pineda et al | santaclara Civil | DEMURRER (x2) and MOTION TO STRIKE | Demurrers Sustained Without Leave to Amend; Motion to Strike Moot. | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
24CV452135 Bryana Manchester v. American Honda Motor Company, Inc. et al | santaclara Civil | MOTION: SUMMARY ADJUDICATION | GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
21CV392455 Advoque Safeguard LLC et al v. Benham Pourdeyhimi et al | santaclara Civil | Pro Hac Vice Counsel | GRANTED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
24CV431871 Pedro Ortiz v. Roselia Patino | santaclara Civil | Order of Examination | Defendant ordered to appear personally. | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
24CV431226 Kimberly Chaffee v. Nimisha Garg et al. | santaclara Civil | MOTION TO COMPEL | Parties are ordered to appear personally in court. | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
25CV467980 Philip A. Robb, as Trustee of The Marchasin Family Trust et al. v. Carol Cedar-Applebaum, an individual et al | santaclara Civil | MOTION TO DETERMINE VALUE AND SEND BUYOUT NOTICE | CONTINUED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
24CV443503 Linda Dashiell v. Louie Goros | santaclara Civil | MOTION TO COMPEL | Appointment of a discovery referee may be warranted. | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
25CV459782 Amrit Singh v. Ford Motor Company, a Delaware Corporation | santaclara Civil | MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS’ FEES | GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
21CV376210 Weichiao Ku et al. v. Harald Herchen | santaclara Civil | MOTION FOR TURNOVER ORDER | GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART WITHOUT PREJUDICE | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
25CV459137 Alexander Xue vs EMC Santana Row, LLC | santaclara Civil | Demurrer to Answer | OVERRULED | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
24CV444354 Nikka Freeman et al v. Neil Patel et al | santaclara Civil | Demurrer; Motion to Strike | Demurrer to 1st COA overruled; 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th sustained with leave to amend; 5th sustained without leave to amend; Motion to strike granted with leave to amend | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
26CV486105 Mengmei Xu v. ERY Tenant LLC | santaclara Civil | Motion to Quash Service of Summons and Complaint; Motion to Dismiss for Forum Non Conveniens | GRANTED (Motion to quash); Declined to address motion to dismiss | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
21CV392455 Advoque Safeguard LLC et al v. Benham Pourdeyhimi et al | santaclara Civil | Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice | GRANTED | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
24CV445907 Jin Yin v. Hiu Yip et al | santaclara Civil | Motion for Sanctions | Continued; Defendant's request for continuance granted | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
24CV441893 LVNV Funding LLC v. Elsa Alcomendras | santaclara Civil | Claim of Exemption | VACATED | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
25CV455853 Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association, Inc. et al vs City of Campbell et al. | santaclara Civil | Motion to Strike &/or Tax Costs | DENIED | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
25CV479292 Hiuwai Yip et al v. Xaioxaio Liu et al. | santaclara Civil | Motion for Leave to File | GRANTED | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
24CV442837 Pushpalatha Subbarao v. Sutter Health et al | santaclara Civil | MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSEL | Counsel are ordered to appear | Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
25CV471687 Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company v. Andy Le | santaclara Civil | MOTION TO CONSOLIDATE | GRANTED | Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
21CV376210 George Ku et al. v. Harald Herchen | santaclara Civil | MOTION TO DISQUALIFY PLAINTIFF’S COUNSEL | DENIED | Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
25CV479556 Francisco Don Velasquez v. Allied Universal Security et al. | santaclara Civil | DEMURRER | SUSTAINED WITH 15 DAYS LEAVE TO AMEND | Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
24CV453483 Shivan Verma v. Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority | santaclara Civil | Motion: Compel Answers x 4 | Vacated by moving party | Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
24CV453851 Jason Stean v. Associated Locating, Inc. et al | santaclara Civil | MOTION TO COMPEL ANSWERS | DENIED | Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
26CV497944 James Keene v. David Apt. Manager | santaclara Civil | OSC TRO/Preliminary Injunction | The parties are ordered to appear in person or remotely. | Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
19CV359049 Brandon Flora v. Bass Pro Outdoor World, LLC et al. | santaclara Civil | MOTION TO DISMISS ACTION | DENIED | Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
24CV430720 Capital One N.a. v. Mayra Mendoza | santaclara Civil | Claim of Exemption | DENIED | Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
25CV481938 In re: 7072 Goldenspur Loop, San Jose, California 95138 | santaclara Civil | CLAIMS FOR RELEASE & DISTRIBUTION OF EXCESS SURPLUS PROCEEDS | CONTINUED | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
25CV480258 Shabana Pirani vs Sweet Jane Kathleen Hammon | santaclara Civil | MOTION for DISCRETIONARY RELIEF | GRANTED | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
24CV445865 Gustavo Jimenez vs American Honda Motor Company, Inc | santaclara Civil | Motion to Compel Responses to Form and Special Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Production of Documents; Motion to Deems Facts Admitted; Motion for Sanctions | GRANTED | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
20CV366852 Paul Brown et al. vs Everett Hunter et al. | santaclara Civil | Motion to Set Aside | DENIED | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
24CV440947 Avasnsa IT Solutions vs IDC Technologies, Inc. | santaclara Civil | Motion to Strike Answer; Motion for Sanctions | Motion to Strike DENIED; Motion for Sanctions GRANTED in part | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
25CV477354 Jazee Campaigns, LLC vs Vince Thayer et al | santaclara Civil | Motion to Stay Proceedings Pending Resolution of Criminal Action | GRANTED | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
25CV467388 Krystal Hill vs Ronak Rahmanian et al | santaclara Civil | MOTION FOR DETERMINATION OF GOOD FAITH SETTLEMENT | GRANTED | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
24CV434443 Stephen Zhao et al vs Tamura Designs, Inc. et al | santaclara Civil | Motion to Vacate Dismissal (CCP section 473) | GRANTED | Jul 10, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
23CV421547 Farzam Forouzandeh vs Thaddeus Taube et al | santaclara Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment, or in the Alternative, Summary Adjudication | DENIED | Jul 10, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
25CV479391 Mark Shaw et al vs Chris Rego et al | santaclara Civil | Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice Counsel | GRANTED | Jul 10, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
25CV472277 Vahe Tashjian vs Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP et al | santaclara Civil | Demurrer and Motion to Strike FAC | Demurrer SUSTAINED; Motion to Strike MOOT | Jul 10, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
23CV423174 Ari Law, P.C. vs. Katalyst Development, LLC et al | santaclara Civil | Motion for an Order Applying Property to Satisfy Judgment (CCP 708.205) | GRANTED | Jul 10, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
24CV428712 Belen Ibanez vs Javier Ibanez et al | santaclara Civil | Motion to Deem Requests for Admissions, Set One, Admitted and Monetary Sanctions | DENIED as moot regarding requests; GRANTED regarding sanctions | Jul 10, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
24CV445991 Christian Baluyot et al vs Shirley Soliman | santaclara Civil | Return of Warrant & Order for Examination | Ordered to appear | Jul 10, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
25CV456053 Sudhandshu Juneja vs Lavan Construction | santaclara Civil | Return of Warrant & Order for Examination | Ordered to appear | Jul 10, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
25CV464001 Shari Yuan vs Starbucks Corporation | santaclara Civil | Motion to Change Venue | GRANTED | Jul 10, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
25CV469650 Jane Doe vs Chaochin Lu et al | santaclara Civil | Demurrer (Special and General) to FAC | SUSTAINED | Jul 10, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
25CV457958 John Susino v. Safeway Inc. et al | santaclara Civil | Demurrer | SUSTAINED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
25CV462561 Jane Doe v. Wanderlust Trust et al. | santaclara Civil | Demurrer | SUSTAINED/OVERRULED (MIXED) | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
19CV354646 Asset Capital Recovery Group LLC v. Shannon Dudley | santaclara Civil | Leave to Amend | GRANTED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
24CV432475 McArthur Gist v. PV Holding Corp et al. | santaclara Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment | GRANTED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
24CV443623 Riley’s Remodeling & Design, Inc. v. Joseph Shaw et al | santaclara Civil | Motion for Leave to File Cross-Complaint | GRANTED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
24CV450008 Daniel Duran v. General Motors LLC | santaclara Civil | Motion to Withdraw as Attorney | CONTINUED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
26CV484025 Rubin Zou v. Amazon.com, Inc. et al. | santaclara Civil | Demurrer | SUSTAINED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
25CV471073 John Doe L.M. v. Craig Chandler, et al. | santaclara Civil | Motion to Compel compliance with subpoenas; Request for Sanctions | DENIED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
25CV478158 Home Loan Eagle, Inc. v. Jordon Trigg et al. | santaclara Civil | Motion to compel discovery responses and deem admissions admitted | GRANTED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
25CV481915 Keep America Safe and Beautiful v. Flex-Tech Hosing & Tubing, LLC | santaclara Civil | Pro Hac Vice Counsel | GRANTED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
26CV483739 Yen Lucero v. Ha Dao et al. | santaclara Civil | Motion to Expunge Lis Pendens | GRANTED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
25CV476569 Greg Gianotti v. Salacup Nardito et al. | santaclara Civil | Demurrer; Motion to Strike | Demurrer overruled in part, sustained in part with leave to amend; Motion to strike denied. | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
24CV444998 City of San Jose, a charter city v. Kim Ho et al. | santaclara Civil | Petition for Adjudication and Approval of Option Agreement by Receiver | CONTINUED | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Judge Nahal Iravani-Sani's grant rate in California Superior Court?+
Based on 205 tentative rulings indexed by DecisionDepot, Judge Nahal Iravani-Sani has a 44% grant rate (21% denial rate, 7% continued). Counties active: SANTACLARA.
What kinds of motions does Judge Nahal Iravani-Sani hear most often?+
The most common motion type in Judge Nahal Iravani-Sani'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.