Judge Daniel M. Crowley, Case Number: 19STCV26515, Date: 2025-06-09 Tentative Ruling

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Plaintiff Navy Federal Credit Union’s unopposed motion to compel payment for judgment debt is denied without prejudice.

Plaintiff Navy Federal Credit Union (“NFCU”) (“Plaintiff”) moves unopposed for an order that Healing Thru Artz Program pay the judgment debt of $28,724.61 owned by Richard W. Braxton Jr., and attorney’s fees and costs. (Notice Motion, pg. i.) Plaintiff moves on the grounds that Healing Thru Artz Program has ignored an Earnings withhold order. (Notice Motion, pg. i.)

Plaintiff’s motion is wholly deficient and, aside from Plaintiff’s notice of motion, the motion itself does not state any facts substantive facts or state any relief sought by the instant motion.[1]

Hon. Daniel M. Crowley

Judge of the Superior Court

[1] The Court notes Plaintiff’s counsel is strongly advised to proofread his motions before filing with the Court. One example of an oversight is Plaintiff’s counsel’s failure to sign his motion. (Motion, pg. iv.) Plaintiff’s counsel is strongly advised to consult the California Rules of Court, California Style Manual, and other such materials for proper formatting of motions, including proper formatting of page numbers.