Judge: Mark H. Epstein, Case: 24SMCV03412, Date: 2024-09-05 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 24SMCV03412    Hearing Date: September 5, 2024    Dept: I

This is a request to withdraw a stipulated judgment and interest calculation.  However, it appears to be mis-named.  Upon review, it seems as if plaintiff has obtained a default and was seeking a default judgment, but defendant reached out and the parties have agreed to try and settle, so plaintiff would like to withdraw the request for judgment.  If the court is correct, then the court will GRANT the request and deem the request for entry of judgment to be withdrawn.  The court will set a status conference for approximately 45 days from now, with no appearances necessary if the parties settle and the matter is dismissed.  However, the defendant remains in default.  If the parties do not settle, the court expects either a request for entry of a default judgment, a stipulation to allow the default to be vacated as well as an answer on file, or a motion to vacate the default.