1) Motion for Leave to File Cross-Complaint
2) Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Motion #1 – For Leave to File Cross-Complaint
The Motion by Defendants and proposed Cross-Complainants Southern California Recovery Center and TML Holdings, LLC for leave to file their proposed Cross-Complaint against Plaintiff and proposed Cross-Defendant City of Dana Point (the “City”) is granted. Cross-Complainants shall electronically file and serve their proposed Cross-Complaint no later than May 30 2019.
It appears the proposed Cross-Complaint is related to the City’s complaint in this action. Even if the cross-complaint were not compulsory, however, the Court would grant leave pursuant to the liberal policy regarding the filing of cross-complaints. See Weil & Brown, Cal. Prac. Guide, Civ. Proc. Before Trial (Rutter 2010) § 6:557.
Ordinarily, the court will not consider the validity of the proposed amended pleading in deciding whether to grant leave to amend. Kittredge Sports Co. v. Superior Court (Marke