Real Estate/Development,
California Supreme Court
May 5, 2021
Landlords’ attorney relieved at removal of tenants’ delay tactic
The Monday decision by the state Supreme Court limited the use of a motion of quash summons and affirmed a 1st District Court of Appeal panel ruling denying writ relief to petitioner Edward Stancil.
An attorney representing a landlord group expressed relief Tuesday about a ruling by the state Supreme Court that removed a tactic often used by tenant attorneys to defend against eviction actions.
The Monday decision by the state Supreme Court limited the use of a motion of quash summons and affirmed a 1st District Court of Appeal panel ruling denying writ relief to petitioner Edward Stancil.
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