Tentative ruling issued by Judge Judge Colleen Sterne on Nov. 02, 2020 in Santa Barbara County, CA - Case no: xxxxx391

Nature of Proceedings: Demurrer to Complaint CASE: Roic California, LLC v. Ribco, Inc. dba Woody’s BBQ, Case No. 20CV02391 (Judge Sterne) HEARING DATE: November 2, 2020 MATTER: Demurrer to Complaint ATTORNEYS: Alexander M. Merino for Plaintiff Roic California, LLC James P. Ballantine for Defendant Ribco, Inc. dba Woody’s BBQ TENTATIVE RULING: The demurrer of Defendant Ribco, Inc.to plaintiff’s complaint is overruled. Defendant shall file and serve its answer to the complaint on or before November 9, 2020. BACKGROUND: Plaintiff Roic California, LLC brings this action against defendant Ribco, Inc. dba Woody’s BBQ for breach of a written lease agreement involving premises located at 5112 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, California 93111. Plaintiff alleges that defendant breached the written lease agreement by failing and refusing to pay the rent and other amounts due under the lease agreement. On July 23, 2020, plaintiff filed its complaint alleging causes of action for (1) breach of ….....