Judge: Christian R. Gullon, Case: 24PSCV02618, Date: 2025-02-25 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 24PSCV02618    Hearing Date: February 25, 2025    Dept: O

Tentative Ruling

APPLICATION FOR PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF JEFFREY D. HARRIS is GRANTED.

Background

This is a contracts case. Plaintiff Mochi Bubble Tea LLC alleges the following against Defendants DENNY GROUP, INC. dba TAN-CHA CAFE: In May 2024, the parties executed an agreement which contemplated Mochi assuming the lease and taking possession of a bubble tea shop, named Tan-Cha. The landlord, however, refused to permit Mochi to assume Denny Group’s lease within thirty days of the Agreement’s execution. Thus, Mochi sought for reimbursement of its $90,000 payment, but Denny Group refused to return the money.

On August 13, 2024, Plaintiff filed suit for (1) Breach of Contract and (2) Breach of the Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing.

On October 24, 2024, default was entered against Denny Group, Inc. dba Tan-Cha Cafe.

On January 28, 2025, Plaintiff filed the instant application.

On January 31, Plaintiff filed their request for entry of default judgment (hearing set for 6/11/25).

Discussion

Jeffrey D. Harris, who is an attorney admitted to practice in the States of Arizona and Utah and is a partner in an Arizona firm, seeks to be admitted pro hac vice on behalf of Plaintiff. f. The sponsoring California counsel in this matter is Marie B. Maurice of Ivie McNeill Wyatt Purcell & Diggs, who is an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California.

Considering that the application comports with California Rules of Court, Rule 9.40, the court grants the application.

Conclusion

Based on the foregoing, the application is granted.