Nature of Proceedings: Demurrer
Santa Barbara County Superior Court
Department 5
Judge Colleen K. Sterne
Tentative Ruling
July 2, 2012
Case: Sokharita Squire v. Morris Squire
Case No. 1385470
Matter: Demurrer to Complaint
Tentative Ruling: Overruled.
Discussion:
COMPLAINT: Asserts causes of action for (1) battery, (2) sexual battery, (3) assault, (4) intentional infliction of emotional distress, (5) acts of violence in violation of Ralph Act (CC § 51.7), (6) threats of violence in violation of the Ralph Act (CC § 51.7), (7) violation of the Bane Act (CC § 52.1), (8) gender violence (CC § 52.4), (9) domestic violence (CC § 1708.6).
It generally alleges that plaintiff grew up in Cambodia in poverty and without an education. She began working as a maid and nanny for the wealthy, and worked for a time in a restaurant. Defendant Morris Squire (Morris), an American, saw her at the restaurant, and arranged through her aunt to meet her. Her aunt
Hearing Date
July 02, 2012
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Nature of Proceedings: Demurrer
Santa Barbara County Superior Court
Department 5
Judge Colleen K. Sterne
Tentative Ruling
July 2, 2012
Case: Sokharita Squire v. Morris Squire
Case No. 1385470
Matter: Demurrer to Complaint
Tentative Ruling: Overruled.
Discussion:
COMPLAINT: Asserts causes of action for (1) battery, (2) sexual battery, (3) assault, (4) intentional infliction of emotional distress, (5) acts of violence in violation of Ralph Act (CC § 51.7), (6) threats of violence in violation of the Ralph Act (CC § 51.7), (7) violation of the Bane Act (CC § 52.1), (8) gender violence (CC § 52.4), (9) domestic violence (CC § 1708.6).
It generally alleges that plaintiff grew up in Cambodia in poverty and without an education. She began working as a maid and nanny for the wealthy, and worked for a time in a restaurant. Defendant Morris Squire (Morris), an American, saw her at the restaurant, and arranged through her aunt to meet her. Her aunt