REQUEST FOR ENTRY OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT IS DENIED.

On July 24, 2019, Plaintiff Sharon A. Sterling filed the instant action against Defendant Paul Sperling, Jr. and Does 1 through 10. The Verified Complaint asserts causes of action for:

Quiet Title;

Cancelation of Instrument;

Declaratory Relief.

On October 21, 2019, default was entered as to Defendant Paul Sperling, Jr. (hereinafter “Defendant”). On January 8, 2020, Does 1 through 10 were dismissed without prejudice.

Plaintiff seeks entry of a default judgment quieting title to property commonly known as 7352 West 117th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044.

The Court cannot enter a judgment seeking to quiet title by default; instead the Court must hold a hearing in open court and render judgment in accordance with the evidence and law. (Harbour Vista, LLC v. HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. (2011) 201 Cal.App.4th 1496, 1507.) Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 746.010,

The court shall examine into and determine the plaintiff's title