Tentative Ruling

PR Newswire Association LLC v. Crowds on Demand LLC et al., Case No. 20SMCV00180

Hearing Date August 3, 2020

Request for Entry of Default Judgment

Analysis/Background

Plaintiff PR Newswire Association, LLC requests default judgment against defendant Crowds on Demand LLC. The court has reviewed the relevant documents and identified the following issue:

- Plaintiff has filed a complaint, summons, and civil case cover sheet, but no proof of service for these documents. Therefore, the court cannot determine whether defendant was properly served.

Default is DENIED. Plaintiff must provide a proof of service indicating defendant was validly served with the complaint and summons.

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