TENTATIVE RULING
Background/Procedural History.
On July 16, 2019, Roberto Mercado (Roberto1) filed this limited civil action against Art Dansby (Defendant) alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract and (2) common counts. Roberto alleges that the parties orally agreed Roberto would perform landscaping work for Defendant at the rate of $40/hour plus materials. The work occurred on or about June 22, 2019 at 2515 Victoria Way in Cambria.
On January 7, 2020, Roberto and Alberto Mercado (collectively Plaintiffs) filed a verified first amended complaint (FAC) against Art Dansby, again alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract and (2) common counts. The FAC seeks $18,500 for outstanding invoices.
On September 10, 2019, Defendant filed a cross-complaint against Roberto, Alberto2, and Mercado Gardening & Hauling3 alleging causes of action for (1) unfair business practices, (2) violation of Business and Professions Code section 7031, (3) negligence, and (4) declaratory relie