Search for public court records online in the Orange County Superior Court of California. Lookup the case information you need and search by case number, case name, party, attorney, judge, docket entry, filing date, courthouse, case type, party type, party representation, and more. Get access to the court dockets, court documents, transcripts, and legal data on the parties, attorneys, law firms, and judges involved in court cases in Orange County.
UniCourt’s case search gives you real-time access to a range of case types in California trial courts, including Civil Right, Contract, Criminal, Family, Forfeiture, Labor, Other, Personal Injury, Probate, Property, and Small Claim. Along with streamlined access to court data, you can also get the latest court docket information, obtain case summaries, check case statuses, download court documents, view tentative rulings, and track lawsuits to get real-time alerts on new case updates.
The Orange County Superior Court, or alternatively the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, is the third largest trial court system in California and the fourth largest in the nation. It serves the third most populous county of California, with a resident population of over 3.1 million living and working in the 948 square miles that make up Orange County. The OC Superior Court is a unified state trial court that has evolved into a data-driven organization that provides online case search tools for court and public records.
In its mission statement, the Court states that it is dedicated to serving “the public by administering justice and resolving disputes fairly, efficiently, and expeditiously.”
The Orange County Superior Court has jurisdiction to hear all matters, including matters regarding limited civil, unlimited civil, probate, mental health and elder abuse, dependent adult abuse restraining orders, small claims, unlawful detainer (landlord tenant), civil harassment, juvenile delinquency, dependency, family law, domestic violence, criminal, and traffic issues. The Court currently has 124 judges.
In order to fulfill its mission and to serve its population, the OC Superior Court operates out of the following six different locations: the Central Justice Center at 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701, which can be reached by calling (657) 622-6878; the Lamoreaux Justice Center at 341 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868, which can be reached by calling (657) 622-6878; Harbor Justice Center Newport Beach Facility at 4601 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660, which can be reached by calling (657) 622-5400; the North Justice Center at 1275 North Berkeley Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832, which can be reached by calling (657) 622-5900; the West Justice Center at 8141 13th Street, Westminster, CA 92683, which can be reached by calling (657) 622-5900; and the Civil Complex Center at 751 West Santa Ana Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92701, which can be reached by calling (657) 622-6878.
The Central Justice Center handles traffic, minor offenses, criminal, unlimited civil, limited civil, small claims, probate/mental health matters, and elder/dependent adult restraining order issues. The Lamoreaux Justice Center hears cases involving juveniles, family law, and domestic violence. The Harbor Justice Center Newport Beach Facility handles traffic, minor offenses, criminal, civil, and small claims matters. The North Justice Center can hear cases involving traffic, minor offenses, criminal, limited civil and small claims, while the West Justice Center can hear cases regarding traffic, minor offenses, and criminal issues. The Civil Complex Center can hear a variety of issues, but does not handle traffic cases.
The Executive Officer and Clerk of Court for the Orange County Superior Court is David H. Yamasaki.
The Presiding Judge is the Hon. Maria D. Hernandez. You can reach the Presiding Judge’s office by calling (657) 622–5201.
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06/13/2022
DESCRIPTION: CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE; JUDGE: LEWIS; DEPARTMENT: C26
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02/02/2022
E-FILING TRANSACTION 21118003 RECEIVED ON 02/02/2022 02:55:13 PM.
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03/09/2023
DESCRIPTION: REVIEW HEARING; JUDGE: VU; DEPARTMENT: N15
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10/07/2022
CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OF MAILING/ELECTRONIC SERVICE
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07/14/2015
CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE BY MAIL OC GENERATED
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07/14/2015
MINUTES FINALIZED FOR ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: DISMISSAL ON SETTLED CASE 2015-07-13 11:00:00.0.
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10/30/2013
CASE DISMISSED WITH DISPOSITION OF REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL
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10/30/2013
COMPLAINT DISPOSED WITH DISPOSITION OF REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL.
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07/23/2013
REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE - PARTY FILED BY UNITED CONTRACTORS INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG ON 07/23/2013
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07/26/2013
E-FILING TRANSACTION 453064 RECEIVED ON 07/23/2013 03:12:06 PM.
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12/04/2012
CASE DISMISSED WITH DISPOSITION OF REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL
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12/04/2012
COMPLAINT DISPOSED WITH DISPOSITION OF REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL.
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01/20/2009
MINUTES FINALIZED FOR ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: DISMISSAL ON SETTLED CASE 2009-01-15 08:30:00.0.
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01/20/2009
COURT ORDERED ENTIRE ACTION DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE .
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09/10/2014
CASE DISPOSED WITH DISPOSITION OF STIPULATED JUDGMENT
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09/10/2014
THE COURT ENTERS JUDGMENT AS TO AMENDED COMPLAINT.
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10/28/2008
MINUTES FINALIZED FOR APPEARANCE AND EXAMINATION OF JUDGMENT DEBTOR 10/23/2008 09:00:00 AM.
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10/21/2008
MINUTES FINALIZED FOR APPEARANCE AND EXAMINATION OF JUDGMENT DEBTOR 10/16/2008 09:00:00 AM.
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03/19/2015
CASE DISMISSED WITH DISPOSITION OF REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL
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03/19/2015
AMENDED COMPLAINT DISPOSED WITH DISPOSITION OF REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL.
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06/19/2015
CASE DISPOSED WITH DISPOSITION OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT BY COURT
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06/19/2015
COMPLAINT DISPOSED WITH DISPOSITION OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT BY COURT.
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04/11/2014
NOTICE - OTHER (NOTICE OF COURT'S ENTRY OF ORDER) FILED BY GROSS, STEPHEN B.; MCDONALD, JAMES G.; KNOX-BARICH, DIANNA; BARICH, JOE; RUBINSTEIN, SHEILA B.; SCHULTZ, LAWRENCE R. JR ON 04/11/2014
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04/04/2014
MINUTE ORDER 04/04/2014
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08/08/2019
ANSWER TO CROSS-COMPLAINT FILED BY NGUYEN, JENNY ON 08/08/2019
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08/09/2019
E-FILING TRANSACTION 3821551 RECEIVED ON 08/08/2019 12:51:41 PM.
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04/13/2018
MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL FILED BY O'CAMPO, DELORES; BENTON, JAMES; FIELD, MARY; BENTON, MAYDALE; FELTON, MICHELLE; BENTON, PATRICIA; BROWNLEE, PATTY; BARNES, PRISCILLA; BENTON, ROBERT; BARNES, SHIRLEY;OTHERS ON 04/13/2018
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04/13/2018
E-FILING TRANSACTION 3656726 RECEIVED ON 04/13/2018 12:35:27 PM.
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07/09/2012
MINUTES FINALIZED FOR CHAMBERS WORK 07/09/2012 04:17:00 PM.
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07/09/2012
COURT ORDERS THE ENTIRE ACTION DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE.
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02/22/2022
DESCRIPTION: JURY TRIAL; JUDGE: SALTER; DEPARTMENT: N06
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01/21/2022
DESCRIPTION: MANDATORY SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE; JUDGE: SALTER; DEPARTMENT: N06
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07/29/2019
MINUTES FINALIZED FOR DEFAULT PROVE-UP HEARING 07/19/2019 10:30:00 AM.
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07/19/2019
THE STATUS CONFERENCE IS SCHEDULED FOR 08/23/2019 AT 09:00 AM IN DEPARTMENT C19.
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10/21/2016
SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY FILED BY MONTELIUS, RICHARD ON 10/21/2016
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10/26/2016
E-FILING TRANSACTION 2503521 RECEIVED ON 10/21/2016 03:11:44 PM.
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06/22/2010
NOTICE OF ENTRY OF DISMISSAL AND PROOF OF SERVICE FILED BY DAMS, ADRIAN; ELLIS, ANDREW J.; HILL, EDWARD ALLEN; INCUITY SOFTWARE, INC.; LAWSON, DOUGLAS; MERWE, NEVILLE VAN DER; ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC. ON 06/22/2010
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06/04/2010
CASE DISMISSED WITH DISPOSITION OF REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL
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07/14/2006
REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE - ENTIRE ACTION (REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL-FULL W/PREJUDICE) WAS FILED ON 07/14/2006
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07/14/2006
REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE - PARTY (REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL - PARTIAL W/PREJUDICE) WAS FILED BY K L WESSEL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC ON 07/14/2006
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07/11/2022
DESCRIPTION: JURY TRIAL; JUDGE: MARKS; DEPARTMENT: C25
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01/10/2022
DESCRIPTION: STATUS CONFERENCE; JUDGE: MARKS; DEPARTMENT: C25
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10/27/2014
E-FILING TRANSACTION NUMBER 4261694 REJECTED.
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08/11/2014
CASE REASSIGNED TO RANDALL SHERMAN EFFECTIVE 09/02/2014.
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10/28/2016
MINUTES FINALIZED FOR REVIEW HEARING 10/27/2016 09:00:00 AM.
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10/27/2016
REVIEW HEARING CONTINUED TO 04/27/2017 AT 09:00 AM IN THIS DEPARTMENT.
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11/30/2011
NOTICE OF ENTRY OF DISMISSAL AND PROOF OF SERVICE FILED BY DOE, JOHN; P., JOHN ON 11/30/2011
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12/06/2011
E-FILING TRANSACTION 274124 RECEIVED ON 11/30/2011 04:45:18 PM.
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11/03/2017
PETITION AND DECLARATION REGARDING UNRESOLVED CLAIMS AND DEPOSIT OF UNDISTRIBUTED SURPLUS PROCEEDS OF TRUSTEE'S SALE HAS BEEN GRANTED.
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12/06/2017
DISBURSEMENT ON TRUST 330357 TO MEI GUO ISSUED IN THE AMOUNT OF 408,626.00 DUE TO COURT ORDER.
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06/04/2010
NOTICE - OTHER (OF APPEARANCE BY COURTCAL) FILED BY GOMEZ, JOSE ON 06/04/2010
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01/06/2011
CASE DISMISSED WITH DISPOSITION OF REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL
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04/11/2017
CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OF MAILING/ELECTRONIC SERVICE
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04/11/2017
MINUTES FINALIZED FOR ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: DISMISSAL ON SETTLED CASE 04/11/2017 09:00:00 AM.
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06/30/2013
CASE TRANSFERRED FROM NORTH JUSTICE CENTER TO CENTRAL JUSTICE CENTER, EFFECTIVE 07/01/2013.
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01/08/2013
CASE DISMISSED WITH DISPOSITION OF REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL
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04/09/2020
CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OF MAILING/ELECTRONIC SERVICE
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04/09/2020
MINUTES FINALIZED FOR CHAMBERS WORK - SUBMITTED MATTER 04/09/2020 10:52:00 AM.
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07/30/2019
PAYMENT RECEIVED BY DDSLEGAL FOR 37 - STIPULATION AND ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF 20.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 12595039 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 12419098.
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07/30/2019
STIPULATION AND ORDER FILED BY PEREZ, FERNANDO ON 07/30/2019
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05/28/2010
MINUTES FINALIZED FOR MOTION - OTHER 05/27/2010 01:30:00 PM.
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05/20/2010
NOTICE - OTHER (OF TAKING OFF CALENDAR MOTION) FILED BY MORRISON, SCOTT ON 05/20/2010
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04/18/2018
PROPOSED ORDER RECEIVED ON 04/18/2018
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10/19/2017
MINUTES FINALIZED FOR MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION 10/04/2017 10:00:00 AM.
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06/17/2009
MINUTES FINALIZED FOR STATUS CONFERENCE 2009-06-16 09:00:00.0.
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06/16/2009
CASE DISMISSED WITH DISPOSITION OF REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL
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05/20/2013
PAYMENT RECEIVED BY FOR 21 - JURY DEPOSIT NOT USED/RETURNED IN THE AMOUNT OF 150.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 11373286 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 11197178.
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05/20/2013
PAYMENT RECEIVED BY FOR 21 - JURY DEPOSIT NOT USED/RETURNED IN THE AMOUNT OF 150.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 11373284 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 11197176.
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12/11/2014
NOTICE - OTHER (OF ENTRY OF ORDER) FILED BY COLLINS, JUSTIN; HANOHANO, DAN; BENAVIDEZ, JAIME; CARMAX AUTO SUPERSTORES WEST COAST, INC.; CARMAX AUTO SUPERSTORES CALIFORNIA, LLC ON 12/11/2014
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12/12/2014
E-FILING TRANSACTION 1212081 RECEIVED ON 12/11/2014 01:12:27 PM.
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04/12/2013
ORDER FOR DISMISSAL AFTER HEARING
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04/12/2013
CASE DISMISSED WITH DISPOSITION OF OTHER COURT DISMISSAL - CONDITIONAL OR GOOD FAITH
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09/11/2023
DESCRIPTION: JURY TRIAL; JUDGE: DOURBETAS; DEPARTMENT: C14
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07/21/2023
DESCRIPTION: MANDATORY SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE; JUDGE: DOURBETAS; DEPARTMENT: C14
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09/09/2013
MINUTES FINALIZED FOR ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: DISMISSAL 09/09/2013 08:30:00 AM.
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04/04/2013
CASE DISMISSED WITH DISPOSITION OF REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL
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11/03/2017
NOTICE OF ENTRY OF DISMISSAL AND PROOF OF SERVICE FILED BY PIKE, ARNIE; PIKE, ARNIE; HISLOP, JOHN; PIKE, MARILYNN; PIKE, MARILYNN ON 11/03/2017
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11/03/2017
E-FILING TRANSACTION 4784187 RECEIVED ON 11/03/2017 10:02:25 AM.
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12/08/2008
DISBURSEMENT ON TRUST 250632 TO HODEL BRIGGS WINTER LLP ISSUED IN THE AMOUNT OF 150.00 DUE TO OTHER.
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11/26/2008
CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE BY MAIL GENERATED
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06/30/2010
CASE DISMISSED WITH DISPOSITION OF REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL
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06/30/2010
CROSS-COMPLAINT DISPOSED WITH DISPOSITION OF REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL.
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10/21/2011
CASE DISMISSED WITH DISPOSITION OF REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL
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10/21/2011
AMENDED CROSS-COMPLAINT DISPOSED WITH DISPOSITION OF REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL.
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06/05/2017
OPPOSITION FILED BY PARKER, CONNIE ON 06/05/2017
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06/05/2017
E-FILING TRANSACTION 4733812 RECEIVED ON 06/04/2017 08:22:29 AM.
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08/26/2014
ORDER G048715
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07/25/2014
ORDER G048715
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11/06/2013
MINUTES FINALIZED FOR ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: DISMISSAL ON SETTLED CASE 11/06/2013 09:00:00 AM.
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11/06/2013
COURT ORDERS THE ENTIRE ACTION DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE.
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01/23/2013
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF FULL SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT FILED BY ORANGE TREE CONDOMINIUM OWNERS ASSOCIATION ON 01/23/2013
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01/24/2013
E-FILING TRANSACTION 2189295 RECEIVED ON 01/23/2013 11:32:27 AM.
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12/05/2016
CASE DISMISSED WITH DISPOSITION OF REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL
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12/05/2016
AMENDED COMPLAINT DISPOSED WITH DISPOSITION OF REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL.
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03/13/2023
DESCRIPTION: JURY TRIAL; JUDGE: CRANDALL; DEPARTMENT: C33
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02/10/2023
DESCRIPTION: MANDATORY SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE; JUDGE: CRANDALL; DEPARTMENT: C33
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04/26/2017
PAYMENT RECEIVED BY ONELEGAL FOR 37 - STIPULATION AND ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF 20.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 12146271 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 11970085.
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04/26/2017
STIPULATION AND ORDER (CONTINUE TRIAL AND DEADLINES) FILED BY SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA ON 04/26/2017
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10/24/2008
CASE DISPOSED WITH DISPOSITION OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT BY COURT
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10/24/2008
AMENDED COMPLAINT DISPOSED WITH DISPOSITION OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT BY COURT.
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