Judge: Mark H. Epstein, Case: 23SMCV01068, Date: 2025-05-07 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 23SMCV01068    Hearing Date: May 7, 2025    Dept: I

Plaintiff is right.  The defense cannot answer unless the default has been vacated.  Accordingly, the motion to strike the answer is GRANTED.  The court will inquire as to whether such a motion is forthcoming inasmuch as the court seems to recall we were here once before.