Judge: Joel R Wohlfeil, Case: 37-2021-00021625-CU-BT-CTL, Date: 2024-01-12 Tentative Ruling

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01/12/2024  09:00:00 AM  C-73 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

JUDICIAL OFFICER:Joel R. Wohlfeil

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Civil - Unlimited  Business Tort Motion Hearing (Civil) 37-2021-00021625-CU-BT-CTL SILLMAN VS REYNOLDS [IMAGED] CAUSAL DOCUMENT/DATE FILED: Motion for New Trial, 12/11/2023

1. The Motion (ROA # 1135, 1139) of Defendants DIXIE J. REYNOLDS, ATLAS STORAGE, LLC, ATLAS STORAGE CALIMESA, LLC, ATLAS STORAGE SOUTH BAY, LLC, ATLAS STORAGE YUCAIPA, LLC and REYNOLDS CAPITAL ASSETS, L.P. ('Defendants'), and the Joinder by Defendant EVELYN STEUERMANN (ROA # 1155), for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, is DENIED.

There is a rational foundation in the evidence to support the jury verdict.

_____ 2. The Motion (ROA # 1141) of Plaintiff STEVEN SILLMAN ('Plaintiff') for an order for new trial, is DENIED.

The Court is not persuaded that there was an irregularity in the proceedings or an error in law, which would warrant a new trial.

There was insufficient evidence to support a finding that, by clear and convincing evidence, Defendant Reynolds maliciously violated Penal code section 502.

_____ 3. The Motion (ROA # 1146) of Plaintiff STEVEN SILLMAN ('Plaintiff') for a Judgment Notwithstanding Verdict against Defendant Evelyn Steuermann ('Defendant'), is DENIED.

There is a rational foundation in the evidence to support the jury verdict.

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