Sprinkles Cupcakes, Inc. v. Famous Cupcakes, Inc.

Filing 19

MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS - COURT ORDER by Judge Percy Anderson: On 9/25/2008, the Court Clerk entered default against defendant Famous Cupcakes, Inc. 10 The Clerk's entry of default was based, in part, on the proof of service submitted by plaint iff Sprinkles Cupcakes, Inc. The proof of service indicates that a person named Rachelle Reze was served with the summons and complaint at an address in Sacramento, California. However, the California Secretary of State's website shows that Defe ndant is located in North Hollywood, California. Defendant's agent for service of process, Desiree Adl, is located in Tarzana, California. At the hearing on Plaintiff's motion for default judgment, Plaintiff was unable to explain why it ser ved neither Defendant's agent for service of process, nor Defendant itself at its business address. Plaintiff was also unable to explain what, if any, connection exists between Defendant and Rachelle Reze, who was served at the Sacramento address. Accordingly, no later than 11/12/2008, Plaintiff is ordered to show cause in writing why the default entered by the Clerk should not be vacated for failure to properly serve Defendant. Court Reporter: Not Reported. (gk)