Nature of Proceedings: Motion New Trial; Motion Prejudgment Interest & Atty Fees There have been a lot of documents filed in this action and there are numerous rulings that must be made.
Background
On 6/24/11 the Court entered a Judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $10,445.00; the defendant’s cross-complaint was dismissed; on 8/22/11 costs were added in the amount of $1,751.50 to the judgment for a total judgment of $12,196.50.

Shortly thereafter Mr. Dorton filed a CCP § 170.1 and 170.3 challenge to this bench officer; the Court filed a response to Mr. Dorton’s challenge; counsel for plaintiff, Mr. Young, filed a declaration on the issue; the matter was assigned to a Judge in Ventura County by the Chief Justice.
On 7/1/11 the defendant filed a Notice of Intention to Move for New Trial; it was accompanied by a Memorandum of Points & Authorities; and a Declaration of Fred D Dorton Jr, Mercedes Cook, Stephen A. King, and Sana Shah.
On 7/25/11 the disqualifica