Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Walton v. Victor Valley CCD (Cal. Ct. App. - April 15, 2026)

Are some state court judges really granting summary judgment motions because the attorney's declaration (that attaches deposition transcripts, etc.) left out the "under penalty of perjury" part, thereby justifying its wholesale exclusion? And making that ruling even though the attorney's there and more than willing to correct the mistake right at the hearing?

Apparently so.

Good job by the Court of Appeal publishing this opinion to make clear that's not okay.