Judge: Kristin S. Escalante , Case: 22STCP02098, Date: 2023-04-19 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 22STCP02098    Hearing Date: April 19, 2023    Dept: 24

This matter is submitted on declaration pursuant to CCP section 585, (b) and (d).  Due to a number of deficiencies, the application for entry of judgment is DENIED with 30 days leave to amend.  OSC re entry of default judgment is continued to May 31, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. in this department.  Moving party to give notice to extent able.

                Plaintiff has not submitted a complete default judgment application using CIV-100, which is mandatory.  (Rules of Court, 3.1800(a).). Plaintiff has not submitted competent evidence from a percipient witness to support the declaration; plaintiff cannot rely on a declaration from counsel.  Plaintiff has not dismissed all other parties including Does. (Rules of Court, 3.1800 (a)(7).  Plaintiff has not provided a declaration of nonmilitary status for each defendant against whom judgment is sought.  (Rules of Court, 3.1800(a)(5).)