Judge: Daniel M. Crowley, Case: 24STCV10239, Date: 2024-08-09 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 24STCV10239    Hearing Date: August 9, 2024    Dept: 71

Superior Court of California

County of Los Angeles

DEPARTMENT 71

TENTATIVE RULING

Plaintiff Wells Fargo Bank, National Association’s Request for Default Judgment

          Having considered all documents submitted in support of a default judgment, the Court rules as follows:

Background

On April 23, 2023, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Plaintiff”) filed its Complaint against Defendants Crown Royalties LLC. and Jonathan J. Margullis aka Jonathan Joseph Margullis aka Jonathan Marguies (collectively, “Defendants”) for breach of ontract, account stated, money lent, and breach of guaranty.

On June 5, 2024, the clerk entered default against Defendants.  On June 14, 2024, Plaintiff filed a Request for Court Judgment to be heard on August 9, 2024.

Party’s Request

Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a default judgment against Defendants and award Plaintiff $102,871.14 consisting of $99,361.63 as the demand of the Complaint, $2,877.21 in attorneys’ fees, and $632.30 in costs.

Discussion

Plaintiff submitted a completed default judgment packet, with all applicable attachments. The Court finds sufficient evidence to justify the requested award and grants Plaintiff Wells Fargo Bank, National Association’s request in full.

Conclusion

The application for default judgment filed on June 14, 2024, is granted.  Judgment of $102,871.14 is entered against Defendants Crown Royalties LLC. and Jonathan J. Margullis aka Jonathan Joseph Margullis, aka Jonathan Marguies.

Plaintiff is ordered to give notice of this ruling.

Dated:  August _____, 2024