Los Angeles County Superior Court, Dept. P

TENTATIVE RULING

William Watson v. Carmen Edward Carrillo Case No.: SC129030

Hearing Date: June 19, 2019

Defendant Carmen Edward Carrillo’s Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings

Plaintiff general contractor hired defendants to perform plastering work for his clients the Ridgways. Plaintiff alleges defendants’ work was negligent, causing plaintiff to incur repair costs. He also alleges he rented storage space from defendants, defendants’ agents stole the property, and defendants did not have the legal right to lease the property and collect rent. Plaintiff sues on his own behalf and as Ridgways’ assignee.

A motion for judgment on the pleadings may be made on the same ground as those supporting a general demurrer, i.e., that the pleading fails to state facts sufficient to constitute a legally cognizable claim or defense. Stoops v. Abbassi (2002) 100 Cal.App.4th 644, 650. The standard for ruling on a motion for judgment on the pleadings is e