Judge: Mark H. Epstein, Case: SC128809, Date: 2023-02-27 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: SC128809    Hearing Date: February 27, 2023    Dept: R

The case was ready for trial at the 2/1/23 final status conference but counsel’s health required a continuance.  The court will consider now whether the case will be ready for trial on March 6, 2023.  The court notes that it is likely going to be undertaking a bench trial that week, but that trial should be over early in the week.  The court also notes that it will be dark from March 15 through March 22, so if the trial begins prior to that time, it must conclude before March 15 or the court will declare a mistrial.  The court will discuss with counsel whether to keep the current trial date or set a new one.