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Civil Court Procedures

I am a pro per defendant in a easement dispute.

Earlier today I had my motion to be releaved of a default judgement was granted. The Tentative Ruling is as follows:

"Defendants motion to set aside default is granted, C.C.P. Section 473(b). The entry of default on February 1, 2000 and entry of default judgement on February 4, 2000 are hereby set aside and vacated.

Defendant's previously filed answer and cross-complaint are ordered re-instated.

Trial is re-set for April 4, 2000 at 8:30 a.m. in Department WEA.

Plaintiffs' request for sactions is granted in the amount of $2,500 to be paid within 60 days."

Both myself and council for the Plaintiffs were heard, augued our points, but the judge stayed w/the Tentative Ruling.

At this point, what, if anything do I need to do. I suspect that the "Tentative Judgement" may need to be submitted in some specific form my me in order to be "firm;" unless the Court simply handles the paperwork from here on out.

What should be my next steps.


Asked on 3/09/00, 2:22 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: Civil Court Procedures

The tentative judgment is final since you asked for a hearing on the judgment within the proper period. It sounds like you are back in the lawsuit, but the court fined you $2500 for some reason. The $2500 needs to be paid to the plaintiff within 60 days. You can appeal the fine.

Unless the judge told you or the other attorney to file the judgment, the court will prepare it or will make a minute entry which contains the judgment in the court's files.

You need to get ready for trial.

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Answered on 3/21/00, 8:26 pm


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