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Motions to Quash
Motions to quash challenge the validity of service of process, a subpoena, or other procedural step. Common grounds include defective service, lack of personal jurisdiction, or overbroad/improper subpoenas. This page indexes motion-to-quash tentative rulings.
Rulings indexed
968
Counties
8
Judges
10
Outcome breakdown
- Granted313 (32%)
- Denied230 (24%)
- Other158 (16%)
- Continued128 (13%)
- Off calendar74 (8%)
- Granted in part38 (4%)
- Unspecified15 (2%)
- Moot10 (1%)
Recent examples
Browse all motions to quash rulings →- American Express National Bank vs. Turcotte25-01530865Orange County·Civil·Judge Andre Manssourian·Aug 28, 2026
- Jason Allison vs Michael Smith et al25CV07492Santa Barbara County·Civil·Judge Colleen Sterne·Aug 24, 2026GRANTED in part; DENIED in part
- Capital One, N.A. successor by merger to Discover Bank vs. Michelle MattinglyCL0003437Nevada County·Civil·Aug 24, 2026CONTINUED
- Brighten Investment Group, Inc. v. Walnut Education Time, Inc., et al.25STCV29824Los Angeles County·Civil·Judge Unknown·Aug 24, 2026Motions to compel GRANTED with $2,240 sanctions. Motion to disqualify DENIED. Motion to quash GRANTED.
- Ansoorian v. Tesla Motors, Inc., et al.24STCV00957Los Angeles County·Civil·Judge Kevin C. Brazile·Aug 24, 2026GRANTED in part
- Jason Allison vs Michael Smith et al25CV07492Santa Barbara County·Civil·Judge Colleen Sterne·Aug 24, 2026Tentative not yet posted
- NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC vs HALVORSON, NICOLE MCV-24-010716Stanislaus County·Civil·Judge David Hood·Aug 21, 2026DENIED
- Michael Borokhovich v. Volkswagen A.G., et alCV0010022Marin County·Civil·Judge Hon. Mark A. Talamantes·Aug 21, 2026Vacated/Rehearing potential
- XIONGYING HUANG VS. JEFFREY J ARGENTOS ET ALCUD26682872San Francisco County·Civil·Judge Samuel K. Feng·Aug 21, 2026Hearing Required.
- IN RE: WANDA HANSEN ASHECPF26519826San Francisco County·Civil·Judge Unknown·Aug 21, 2026Petition to quash denied; alternative motion for protective order granted in part.
- People v. Sweepsteaks Ltd.25STCV25304Los Angeles County·Civil·Judge Bruce G. Iwasaki·Aug 21, 2026GRANTED
- Money-Walker, et. al. v. Mandarin Oriental Bordrum, et. al.26SMCV03195Los Angeles County·Civil·Aug 21, 2026GRANTED
- Nicole Beck v. 24 Hour Fitness USA, LLC26SMCV02306Los Angeles County·Civil·Judge Unknown·Aug 21, 2026GRANTED
- Brooke Armbrister v. The Federal Reserve of Kansas City, et al.26STCV14248Los Angeles County·Civil·Judge Hon. Daniel M. Crowley·Aug 21, 2026GRANTED
- Clark v. Notting Hill Music (UK), et al.25STCV23413Los Angeles County·Civil·Judge Karine Mkrtchyan·Aug 21, 2026GRANTED as to the request to quash the 5/20/26 Proof of Service.
- Howard Scott Jordan II, et al. v. Irina Ioana Ciochiu, et al.24STCV05772Los Angeles County·Civil·Judge Brock T. Hammond·Aug 21, 2026Motion for Summary Adjudication DENIED; Motion to Quash DENIED; Motion to Compel GRANTED
- KARINA ORTIZ v. AIDAN DANIEL ALAGAPPAN, et al.25SMCV05061Los Angeles County·Civil·Judge Edward B. Moreton, Jr.·Aug 21, 2026DENIED
- Farshid Moossazadeh vs. Avanti Hospitals LLC, et al.20STCV38021Los Angeles County·Civil·Judge Farshid·Aug 21, 2026GRANTED
- IN RE: WANDA HANSEN ASHECPF26519826San Francisco County·Civil·Aug 21, 2026
- XIONGYING HUANG VS. JEFFREY J ARGENTOS ET ALCUD26682872San Francisco County·Civil·Aug 21, 2026DEFENDANT SUSAN FELDMAN MOTION TO QUASH SERVICE OF SUMMONS OR STAY OR DISMISS
- American Express National Bank v. Christophe Juniel a.k.a. Christopher Juniel, et al.25CV477825Santa Clara County·Civil·Judge Vincent I. Parrett·Aug 21, 2026DENIED
- Anait Basmadzhyan v. City of Los Angeles22BBCV00730Los Angeles County·Civil·Judge Unknown·Aug 21, 2026GRANTED
- In Re the Joann Abila Palmer Revocable Trust u/t/d 11/13/2004 Daniel Recendez vs. Recendez, AdrianPCU335981Tulare County (Civil)·Civil·Judge Russell P. Burke·Aug 20, 2026GRANTED IN PART
- CAVALRY SPV I, LLC AS ASSIGNEE OF CITIBANK, N.A. VS VOVOSCVCO2603413Riverside County·Probate·Aug 20, 2026DENIED
- CREDITORS ADJUSTMENT BUREAU, INC., vs GARNET STONE ROOFING SERVICES, INC.CVRI2502988Riverside County·Civil·Aug 20, 2026GRANTED
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Frequently asked questions
What is a motions to quash in California?+
Motions to quash challenge the validity of service of process, a subpoena, or other procedural step. Common grounds include defective service, lack of personal jurisdiction, or overbroad/improper subpoenas. This page indexes motion-to-quash tentative rulings.
How often are motions to quash granted in California Superior Court?+
DecisionDepot tracks grant rates, denial rates, and outcome breakdowns for motions to quash across 34+ California Superior Court counties. The live statistics on this page are derived from every indexed tentative ruling matching this motion type — updated continuously as new rulings arrive.