Judge: John J. Kralik, Case: 24NNCV03237, Date: 2024-10-04 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 24NNCV03237    Hearing Date: October 4, 2024    Dept: NCB

 

Superior Court of California

County of Los Angeles

North Central District

Department B

 

 

JOSEPH A. CARNAHAN,

                        Plaintiff,

            v.

 

MICHELLE CROSBY,

                        Defendant.

 

  Case No.:  24NNCV03237

 

  Hearing Date:  October 4, 2024

 

[TENTATIVE] ORDER RE:

APPLICATION FOR WRIT OF POSSESSION

 

 

BACKGROUND

A.   Allegations

Plaintiff Joseph A. Carnahan (“Plaintiff”) alleges that on December 12, 2023, Plaintiff leased a Porsche automobile from Porsche Downtown LA through Porsche Financial Services.  Plaintiff alleges that the vehicle was leased in his name, registered and titled with the California DMV in his name, and was and remains his sole property.  He alleges that he developed a romantic relationship with Defendant Michelle Crosby (“Defendant”) and lent her the vehicle.  He alleges that on March 6, 2024, he revoked the loan and requested that Defendant return the vehicle.  Plaintiff alleges that Defendant has not returned the vehicle but has instead absconded with the vehicle and turned off the factory installed tracking system. 

The complaint, filed July 31, 2024, alleges causes of action for: (1) replevin; and (2) conversion.  

B.    Application for Writ of Possession

On August 2, 2024, Plaintiff filed the application for writ of possession against Defendant.    

The Court is not in receipt of an opposition brief.

DISCUSSION

A.   Proof of Service

The Court is not in receipt of a proof of service of the summons, complaint, and application documents on Defendant.

            As such, the Court will continue the hearing on the application so that Plaintiff has sufficient time to serve Defendant with the summons, complaint, and application papers.

CONCLUSION AND ORDER

            Plaintiff Joseph A. Carnahan’s application for a writ of possession is continued to December 13, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. in order to provide Plaintiff sufficient time to file a proof of service of the summons, complaint, and application documents on Defendant Michelle Crosby.

            Plaintiff is ordered to provide notice of this order.