GUY HART V. SUMANT PATEL

motion to amend judgment

Date of Hearing: December 2, 2020 Trial Date: N/A

Department: W Case No.: BC519868

Moving Party: Plaintiff Guy Hart

Responding Party: No opposition.

BACKGROUND

This is a personal injury action. Plaintiff Guy Hart alleges Defendant negligently operated their vehicle so as to collide with Plaintiff’s vehicle and cause injuries.

Plaintiff filed a complaint on August 29, 2013.

On November 3, 2016, a special verdict was entered, awarding Plaintiff $1,500.00 in damages. On January 9, 2017, judgment was entered and costs were awarded to Defendant in the amount of $28,537.92.

[Tentative] Ruling

Plaintiff Guy Hart’s Motion to Amend Judgment is GRANTED, in part.

DISCUSSION

Plaintiff Guy Hart has filed a motion to amend judgment on the grounds that due to a clerical error, the wrong amount of the judgment was entered. Specifically, Plaintiff contends on the day of trial in this matter, November 2, 2016, Plaintiff and Defendant entered