Richard B. Somers, et al. v. The Rector, Wardens and Vestrymen of St. Mary of the Angel’s Parish in Hollywood Los Angeles California, et al., 18STCV04171

Tentative decision on application for (1) an order appointing a receiver: denied; and (2) a preliminary injunction: denied

Plaintiffs Richard B. Somers and Terrie Somers as trustees of the Somers Family Trust apply for orders (1) appointing a receiver to take possession of real property located at 1965 Hillhurst Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (“Property”) and collect all rents therefrom and (2) enjoining Defendant the Rector, Wardens and Vestrymen of St. Mary of the Angel’s Parish in Hollywood (“St. Mary’s”) from depositing, spending, or otherwise using rents collected from the Property’s tenants.

The court has read and considered the moving papers and opposition,[1] and reply, and renders the following tentative decision.

A. Statement of the Case

1. Complaint

Plaintiffs commenced this proceeding on November 7, 2018. The verified