The Hon. Stephen E. Benson is a judge for the Superior Court of Butte County in California. He was elected to the bench in 2000.
Benson earned a bachelor’s degree from Pacific Union College in 1968. He then continued his studies there, completing an M.A. in 1971. Then, in 1978, Benson received a J.D. from Western State University School of Law.
Prior to his election to the bench, Benson worked as an attorney in private practice.
The Commission on Judicial Performance issued a public admonishment against Benson in 2006. It concluded that Benson had violated the Political Reform Act for his failure to appropriately report a campaign loan.
Oct 5, 2018 |  Butte County, CA
The claim of exemption is granted except for $50 per pay period. Any monies being held by the sheriff are to be forwarded to the creditor.
...ALMED CAPITAL VS NEW CINGLAR PCS
Oct 5, 2018 |  Butte County, CA
Defendant's objections to Plaintiff's evidence are sustained as to nos. 1-4 and 6-9, and overruled as to nos. 5 and 10-12. Both Defendant's and Plaintiff's Requests for Judicial Notice are granted. The Court finds that Defendant has failed to show it is likely to prevail, and the balancing of equities weig...
Oct 5, 2018 |  Butte County, CA
All documents are in order and the Petition is granted. The Court will sign the Decree provided by Petitioner. No appearance is necessary.
...KUSH, HEILIGEGEES VS S&P KUSTUMZ ET AL
Oct 5, 2018 |  Butte County, CA
On the court's own motion, the motion for re-consideration is continued to October 12, 2018 at 9 a.m.
...BUTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE VS. AWAR, HISHAM ASSAAD
Oct 5, 2018 |  Butte County, CA
The court will hear from the parties.
...Oct 5, 2018 |  Butte County, CA
The Court has not yet received proof of publication. The Court will hear from the Petitioner.
...MULHOLLAND, BOB VS CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CHICO
Oct 5, 2018 |  Butte County, CA
On the court's own motion, petitioner's motion for attorney fees is continued to October 12, 2018 at 9 a.m.
...Oct 5, 2018 |  Butte County, CA
All documents are in order and the Petition is granted. The Court will sign the Decrees provided by Petitioner. No appearance is necessary.
...MERLO, ERIC VS LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTERS OF CALIFORNIA ET AL
Oct 5, 2018 |  Butte County, CA
Plaintiff's Request for Judicial Notice is GRANTED. Defendant Les Schwab Tire Centers of Central California, Inc. and Rob Robertson's Objections to Plaintiff's Evidence are sustained as to objection nos. 11 and 12, and overruled as to objection nos. 1-10 and 13. As to Defendant Les Schwab Tire Centers of C...