Tentative ruling on Feb. 10, 2023 in Tuolumne County, CA - Case no: xxxxx401

CV64401 Bucksen v. Vera
Hearing on: Special Motion to Strike
Moving Party: Defendants
Tentative Ruling: Grant in part
This is a neighbor dispute. Although the parties are no longer neighbors, the fighting continues.
In this, the latest chapter, Cynthia and Took Bucksen (hereinafter “Bucksens” for ease of
reference) are suing Benjamin and Rebecca Vera (hereinafter “Veras” for ease of reference) for
defamation and invasion of privacy. To appreciate the whole of this present litigation, it is
necessary to revisit the origin of the hostilities.
Pertinent Background Facts
The dispute seemingly began on 02/21/09 when the Bucksens – who live at 18900 Horizon Court
in Tuolumne – parked a vehicle in the center of the cul-de-sac. The Veras asked the Bucksens to
reposition the vehicle to the curb. When cooperation was not forthcoming, the Veras called the
police. Over the next few months, there were seven (7) calls to the Sherif….....