Judge: Lee W. Tsao, Case: 23NWCV03104, Date: 2025-02-28 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 23NWCV03104    Hearing Date: February 28, 2025    Dept: F

Knevelbaard v. Tinh R Hoang, 23NWCV03104

This real property action was filed on September 29, 2023. Trial is currently scheduled to begin on March 28, 2025 and a Final Status Conference (FSC) is scheduled for March 28, 2025. Defendant now applies ex parte to Continue the FSC and Trial Dates. Defendant states good cause exists because Defendant is currently recovering from a medical procedure, Defendant’s daughter is dealing with a family emergency, and no depositions have taken place yet.

Defendant’s ex parte application to Continue the Trial and FSC Dates is GRANTED pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.1332(c)(6) – a party's excused inability to obtain essential testimony, documents, or other material evidence despite diligent efforts. A 120-day continuance is reasonable. The Court will confer with the parties to select new trial and FSC dates. The discovery cut-off date and related deadlines will correspond with the new trial date. Moving party to give notice.