Judge: Elaine W. Mandel, Case: SC080462, Date: 2025-06-12 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: SC080462    Hearing Date: June 12, 2025    Dept: P

Tentative Ruling

King, Holmes, Paterno & Berliner v. Martin, Case no. SC080462

Hearing date June 12, 2025

Defendant Martin’s Motion to Vacate Wrongful Judgment

Plaintiff King, Holmes, Paterno & Berliner LLP sued defendant Martin in 2004 to collect unpaid legal fees. Judgment was entered 11/29/04, renewed 11/25/14, and renewed again 11/19/24. Defendant, in pro per, moves to vacate the judgment, asserting “I was not present to defend myself, nor was I aware of this recent renewal of judgment over 21 years later.” Mtn. 1:26-27. No proof of service was filed, and there is no indicia plaintiff received notice.

Defendant’s motion cites no case law. Defendant asserts he was never served the underlying judgment, and the underlying judgment is baseless and over-inflated. Defendant also pleads hardship. The motion is signed, but there is no declaration under penalty of perjury or other evidence to support the claims. DENIED.