Excerpt: ... a writ of possession concerning personal property identified as a “Vatech PAX‐I 3D Green 15X15, Mfg. #30P15X15, Master Serial Number 055‐0991” which is valued at $32,100. Plaintiff contends that the equipment was delivered to 5151 N. Palm Ave. Suite 320, in Fresno, CA, pursuant to an Equipment Finance Agreement and that the Defendants are in default of the Agreement by failing to make monthly payments. Whether a writ of possession is to ...

Excerpt: ... order. Explanation: A prevailing buyer in an action under the Song–Beverly Consumer Warranty Act “shall be allowed by the court to recover as part of the judgment a sum equal to the aggregate amount of costs and expenses, including attorney's fees based on actual time expended, determined by the court to have been reasonably incurred by the buyer in connection with the commencement and prosecution of such action.” (Civ. Code, § 1794, ...

Excerpt: ...planation: 1. Objections to Evidence The Court sustains that part of plaintiff's objection no. 1 on the basis of hearsay. All other objections made by plaintiff are overruled. The Court did not consider objections by defendant as defendant's moving papers failed to carry its burden on any issue except for the legal question of fiduciary duty. 2. Disputed Facts Facts Nos. 1, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 26, 27, 28, and 32 are disputed. A...

Excerpt: ...osing the motion unless the court finds that the other party acted with substantial justification or that other circumstances make the imposition of attorney's fees and costs unjust.” (Emphasis added.) (Code Civ. Proc., § 405.38.) Plaintiff argues that because his complaint contains a “real property claim,” he acted with substantial justification. However, the statute contemplates that in order to survive a motion to expunge, plaintiff mus...

Excerpt: ...on the ground that it fails to state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action, as plaintiff has not clearly alleged which defendants were her employers, and that defendant Laura Fraser was not a licensed real estate broker and therefore could not have been an “employer” of plaintiff because only licensed real estate brokers can employ real estate agents. However, the complaint clearly alleges that, “The term ‘DEFENDANTS' shall ref...

Excerpt: ...‐obligors on a contract debt shall be entitled to a hearing on the issue of the good faith of a settlement entered into by the plaintiff or other claimant and one or more alleged tortfeasors or co‐obligors, upon giving notice in the manner provided in subdivision (b) of Section 1005.” (Code Civ. Proc. § 877.6, subd. (a)(1).) “A determination by the court that the settlement was made in good faith shall bar any other joint tortfeasor or c...

Excerpt: ... deny the request for terminating sanctions. To impose monetary sanctions in the amount of $1,530. Sanctions must be paid by Defendant Jesus Hernandez to the Law Office of Robert C. Abrams within 30 days after service of this order. Explanation: Interrogatories: Code of Civil Procedure section 2030.290, subdivision (b) provides for a motion to compel where the opposing party fails to respond to written interrogatories. Further, when a party has n...

Excerpt: ...nt can be amended will run from service by the clerk of the minute order. Explanation: In the complaint a plaintiff must “plead facts showing that he may be entitled to some relief.” (Schnall v. Hertz Corp. (2000) 78 Cal.App.4th 1144, 1152.) The complaint must contain “a statement of the facts constituting the cause of action, in ordinary and concise language.” (Code Civ. Proc. § 425.10.) Plaintiff does not allege any facts in his First ...

Excerpt: ... Dispute Resolution (Rutter Group 2017) “Contractual Arbitration” §§ 5:301, 5:304; Code Civ. Proc. §1290.2.) The motion/petition must allege specific facts demonstrating the existence of an arbitrable controversy, rather than mere conclusions, and must allege not only the existence of the arbitration agreement but “also that the opposing party refuses to arbitrate the controversy.” (Id. at 5:307 [citing Strauch v. Eyring (1994) 30 Cal....

Excerpt: ...(2000) 79 Cal.App.4th 876, 885‐886 citing Keating v. Office of Thrift Supervision (9th Cir. 1995) 45 F.3d 322.) And when faced with parallel criminal proceedings, an analysis should be undertaken "in light of the particular circumstances and competing interests involved in the case.” (Avant!, supra, 79 Cal.App.4th at 885, citing Keating, supra, 45 F.3d at 324‐325.) In general, Courts should consider the following factors (“the Keating...

Excerpt: ...rt judgment.” But, this is a minor error. However, Plaintiffs' attorney neglected to sign the Sec. 7 regarding the correctness of the amount of costs submitted. On the one hand, Plaintiffs are not requesting any costs. But, on the other hand, the section indicating a waiver of costs and disbursements was not checked. More importantly, the Declaration of nonmilitary status was not signed on any of the requests for entry of court judgment. Federa...

Excerpt: ...g).) Plaintiff is ordered to pay $1,372.10 in sanctions to the Yarra Law Group, within 30 days of the clerk's service of the minute order. Explanation: Proper service of a notice of deposition compels the opposing party to appear, to testify, and to produce documents if requested. (Code Civ. Proc. §2025.280(a); see Code Civ. Proc. §2025.410 [party served with deposition notice may serve objections on party that noticed the deposition].) Where a...

Excerpt: ...etition to confirm. See CCP § 1285. If a petition or response requesting confirmation is duly filed and served, the court must confirm the award as made, unless it corrects or vacates the award or dismisses the proceeding. [CCP § 1286 and see Valsan Partners Ltd. Partnership v. Calcor Space Facility (1994) 25 Cal.App.4th 809, 819 and Weinberg v. Safeco Ins. Co. of America (2004) 114 Cal.App.4th 1075, 1084.] A party may seek confirmation by fili...

Excerpt: ... the 'inferences' reasonably drawn there from and must view such evidence and such inferences 'in the light most favorable to the opposing party.” (Aguilar v. Atlantic Richfield Co. (2001) 25 Cal.4th 826, 843.) In making this determination, courts usually follow a three‐prong analysis: identifying the issues as framed by the pleadings; determining whether the moving party has established facts negating the opposing party's cla...

Excerpt: ...person or by telephone with the party who filed the pleading that is subject to demurrer[.]” (Code Civ. Proc. §430.41(a), bold added; see Judicial Counsel form CIV‐140.) Where the parties are unable to sufficiently meet and confer five or more days prior to the date the responsive pleading is due, a 30‐day extension is automatically granted upon the filing by the demurring party of a declaration stating that a good faith effort was made to...

Excerpt: ...every rental agreement is a covenant of “quiet enjoyment.” The landlord impliedly promises to allow the tenant possession and “quiet enjoyment” of the premises during the contract term and not to, through act or omission, disturb the tenant's possession and beneficial enjoyment of the premises for the purposes contemplated by the rental agreement. (Civ. Code § 1927; see also e.g. Erlach v. Sierra Asset Servicing, LLC (2014) 226 Cal.A...

Excerpt: ...at a party thereto refuses to arbitrate such controversy, the court shall order the petitioner and the respondent to arbitrate the controversy if it determines that an agreement to arbitrate the controversy exists . . .” “In any event, if proof of a demand and refusal to arbitrate under the agreement is a necessary prerequisite to a petition to compel arbitration under section 1281.2, the failure to prove such demand and refusal is a failure ...

Excerpt: ...ecial interrogatories, set one and request for production of documents, set one. (Code of Civil Procedure sections 2030.290(b), 2031.300(b).) The evidence before this court is insufficient to determine if initial responses are due. To deny Jasvir Kaur Jhutti dba A Plus Taxi Cab Co.'s motion for sanctions. (Code of Civil Procedure sections 2030.290(c), 2031.300(c).) Explanation: Defendant has failed to file points and authorities to support any of...

Excerpt: ...rst cause of action in the complaint. Defendant is ordered to prepare and file a proposed judgment consistent with this ruling within five (5) court days of service of this order. Explanation: In response to this motion for summary judgment, Plaintiff sought, and obtained, a continuance in order to conduct discovery pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 437c, subdivision (h). On July 3, 2018, Plaintiff filed a notice of non‐opposition, in...

Excerpt: ...of action. To sustain the general demurrers to the second and fourth causes of action, with leave to amend. Explanation: The court will only rule on the one motion that was properly calendared (by YCA), and will not rule on the District's motions unless and until they are properly calendared pursuant to the Superior Court of Fresno County Local Rules, Rule 2.2.1.  YCA's Demurrer for Uncertainty The memorandum does not make any arguments as to ...

Excerpt: ...he time frame specified under rule 3.1700(a)(1) of the California Rules of Court and should not be considered. California Rules of Court, rule 3.1700(a)(1) provides in pertinent part, “A prevailing party who claims costs must serve and file a memorandum of costs within 15 days after the date of mailing of the notice of entry of judgment or dismissal by the clerk under Code of Civil Procedure section 664.5 or the date of services of written noti...

Excerpt: ... If the person to whom a copy of the summons and of the complaint are mailed pursuant to this section fails to complete and return the acknowledgment form set forth in subdivision (b) within 20 days from the date of such mailing, the party to whom the summons was mailed shall be liable for reasonable expenses thereafter incurred in serving or attempting to serve the party by another method permitted by this chapter, and, except for good cause sho...

Excerpt: ...hearing or a memorandum of points and authorities, as required by California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1112, subdivision (a) (1) and (3). At best, it bears the title of “motion” and the second page includes some elements required for the motion itself: it identifies who is bringing the motion (plaintiff), the relief requested (to be allowed to file a Second Amended Complaint) and the basis for the relief sought (“due to more information found ...

Excerpt: ... (5) court days in which to file their pleading. Service is to be perfected in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure. Explanation: (Note‐ as of July 9, no opposition appears in the Court's files.) This is a complex action filed on August 2, 2016. Plaintiffs allege that they were a lender for a purchase of real estate in Contra Costa County on which they foreclosed. The site is allegedly contaminated with vario...

Excerpt: ...mplaint. The time in which the complaint may be amended will run from the clerk's service of the minute order. New allegations in the amended complaint are to be set in boldface type. Explanation: Demurrer In California, a complaint must contain a statement of the facts constituting the cause of action, in ordinary and concise language; and a demand for judgment for the relief to which the pleader claims to be entitled. (Code Civ. Proc. §425.10....