Judge: Mark H. Epstein, Case: 23SMCV00245, Date: 2023-08-17 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 23SMCV00245    Hearing Date: August 17, 2023    Dept: R

The motion is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE.  There is no proof of service attached.  Further, according to the declaration, service was by mail.  The court does not know if other attempts were made, such as to serve electronically.  The court cannot go forward unless the court is convinced that the client is aware of these proceedings or that all reasonable efforts have been made to inform the client.  The court notes that there have been hearings in court at which the client was present.  Counsel could easily have served her at that time.