Judge: Christian R. Gullon, Case: 24PSCV02638, Date: 2025-05-21 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 24PSCV02638    Hearing Date: May 21, 2025    Dept: O

Tentative Ruling

Plaintiff’s Application for Entry of Default Judgment is CONTINUED for supplemental briefing regarding calculation of damages. 

Background

This is a breach of contract case.

On August 15, 2024, Plaintiff Jiawei Zhou filed suit against Li Tsung Hsun for breach of contract.

On October 25, 2024, default was entered against Defendant. (According to the POS, Defendant was served via personal service at 6174 Beth Page Drive, Fontana, CA 92336 on 9/7/24 at 12:57 PM.)

On January 28, 2025, Plaintiff filed the instant application for entry of default judgment.

Discussion

Plaintiff seeks entry of default judgment in the amount of $750,554.05, which is comprised of $750,000 in damages and $554.05 in costs.

However, Plaintiff has not provided a computation of damages. According to the ‘Repayment Agreement’ attached as Exhibit A, Defendant owed Plaintiff $670,155 for a ‘car purchase fund.’ While the Agreement does have terms about interest, no calculation has been provided for the court to ascertain how the $750,000 amount was reached.

Rather than denying the application, the court request Plaintiff file a supplemental declaration addressing the foregoing, which must be filed at least 16 court days before the continued hearing date.

Conclusion

Based on the foregoing, the hearing on the application for entry of default judgment is continued.