Tentative Rulings

The following Tentative Rulings will become the ruling of the Court unless a party desires to be heard. If you desire to appear and present oral argument as to any motion, it will be necessary for you to contact the Judicial Assistant by telephone at (707) 521-6732 by 4:00 p.m., July 17, 2014. Any party requesting an appearance must notify all other opposing parties of their intent to appear. 

      

IRMO Chamberland SFL-1201

            Respondent’s Request For Order to Compel Discovery is DENIED.  Respondent has not complied with California Code of Civil Procedure §2031.030 as he has filed a motion to compel discovery responses to his requests enumerated in his motion, and there is not a proper proof of service of the Request for Order.  On both grounds, the Request For Order is denied. 

 

IRMO Ibarra SFL-62720             Respondent’s Request For Order to Compel Discovery Responses is GRANTED.  Respondent’s Request For Order for sanctions is GRANTED IN PART in the amount of $1,490 to cover the attorney fees and costs of this motion pursuant to CCP section 2030.290(c), and $500 in sanctions, with the balance of sanctions requested denied.  Sanctions to be paid forthwith directly to Respondent’s legal counsel. 

 

IRMO Powers SFL-62911

            Respondents Request For Order to Vacate Judgment is DENIED.  Respondent has not alleged a proper ground to vacate the Default Judgment pursuant to Family Code section 2120-2129 or California Code of Civil Procedure 473. 

            Respondent’s Request For Order for Spousal Support will remain on calendar and will be heard on July 24, 2014, at 8:30 a.m. 

 

IRMO Miller SFL-64517

            Petitioner’s Request For Order to Compel Discovery as updated and amended is GRANTED, and the sanctions and attorney fees requested are GRANTED.  Respondent is to deliver compliant discovery requests no later than July 31, 2014, and pay in full the fees and sanctions ordered no later than August 31, 2014.