Judge: Serena R. Murillo, Case: 20STCV20123, Date: 2023-01-20 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 20STCV20123    Hearing Date: January 20, 2023    Dept: 29

 

CASE NUMBER: 20STCV20123

 

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Request for Court Judgment against Defendant Maureen Lewis

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Tentative: On October 12, 2022, the Court reviewed the request for default judgment, and continued the matter to allow Plaintiff to correct various defects. The Court has reviewed the request for default judgment again. However, Plaintiff has not yet corrected the following defects:

1.      Plaintiff has not filed a request for default judgment on form CIV-100 as required.

2.      Damages have not been proved. The supporting evidence is not sufficient to prove the amount of damages sought. The medical bills attached only amount to $8,125.

Special Damages

$8,225

General Damages

$30,000

Costs

$1,165.81

Total

$39,390.81

 

 

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Facts:  Plaintiff alleges that his former romantic partner, Defendant, assaulted and battered him on numerous occasions.

 

 

11/2/2020

Default Entered against Defendant

7/8/2021

Doe Dismissal submitted

 

 

Analysis:

 

Damages not proved. Plaintiff’s declaration and supporting evidence is not sufficient to prove the amount of damages sought. The medical bills attached only amount to $8,125.

 

 

Past Meds

$8,225

General Damages

$30,000

 

 

 

 

 

Costs

 

Filing fees

$1,165.81