Judge: Martha K. Gooding, Case: 21-01218929, Date: 2023-07-20 Tentative Ruling

Motion to be Relieved as Counsel of Record

Elliott H. Stone and Robert S. Throckmorton of Stone LLP (“Counsel”), attorneys of record for Defendant Old American, Inc. (“Defendant”), seek an order relieving them as Defendant’s counsel of record in this action.  The hearing is CONTINUED as set forth below.

Counsel did not show they served the supporting declaration and proposed order on the parties.  (Cal. Rules of Ct., Rule 3.1362(d) [“The notice of motion and motion, the declaration, and the proposed order must be served on the client and on all other parties who have appeared in the case.”]  The proof of service only states the Motion to be Relieved as Counsel was served on the parties.  (ROA No. 78.)

Accordingly, the hearing on this motion is continued to August 28, 2023, at 1:30 PM in Department C31.  No later than July 27, 2023, Counsel shall file a proof of service showing the supporting declaration and proposed order were properly served on all parties, including Defendant. 

Counsel shall give notice to all parties, including Defendant.