Judge Carter P. Holly: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 88338 (November 1979)

Appointed By: Gov. Peter Barton Wilson

Biography

The Hon. Carter P. Holly is a judge for the San Joaquin County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Pete Wilson in 1994. He filled the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. James P. Darrah (Ret.).


Judge Holly received his bachelor's degree from the University of California, Irvine in 1974. He earned his J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 1977. He then graduated with his LL.M. in tax law from Boston University School of Law in 1979.


Prior to his appointment to the bench, Holly spent his entire legal career in private practice. He first practiced at the law firm of Neumiller and Beardslee from 1979 to 1981. He then joined Mayall, Hurley, Knutsen, Smith, and Green in 1981 and was named a partner there in 1989. He remained in that capacity until receiving the call to the bench.


He served as a judge pro tem for the Stockton Municipal Court.


Holly was also elected to serve a four-year term on the San Joaquin County Planning Commission.


His memberships included the North Stockton Rotary Club, the Child Abuse Prevention Council, and the San Joaquin County Bar Association.


While on the bench, Judge Holly has presided in the Civil Department.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Carter P. Holly

  • Apr 06, 2021 San Joaquin County

    Defendants Amandeep Singh, Iqbal Singh, and IVH, Inc. demur to the Complaint filed by Plaintiff, Amandeep Singh Munjal. The parties have filed timely opposition and reply briefs. As more fully set forth below, the demurrer is SUSTAINED IN PART AND OVERRULED IN PART.

    Fraud and Deceit

    In orde...

  • Apr 05, 2021 San Joaquin County

    Appearance required.

    The matter will be heard remotely by telephone at its scheduled date and time:

    (209)992-5590

    Bridge# 6939
    Pin# 3892

    ...

  • Apr 05, 2021 San Joaquin County

    Appearance required.

    The matter will be heard remotely by telephone at its scheduled date and time:

    (209)992-5590

    Bridge# 6939
    Pin# 3892

    ...

  • Mar 30, 2021 San Joaquin County

    Introduction: Plaintiffs Aaric and Rebecca Wall (“Plaintiffs”) bring this action against Defendant Seila Kong (“Kong”) and his then-employer Weckworth Electrical Group, Inc. (“Cross-Complainant” or “Weckworth”) for personal injuries and loss of consortium arising out of a motor vehicle accident on Highway ...

  • Mar 29, 2021 San Joaquin County

    1. Motion for Conditional Certification of the Putative Class for Settlement Purposes: Appearance required.

    2. Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement: Appearance required.

    The matters will be heard remotely by telephone at their scheduled date and time:

    (209)99...

  • Mar 29, 2021 San Joaquin County

    The Motion for Summary Judgment is granted as to Defendants CDSC and USDSC.

    Order to be provided by the moving parties and submitted to the clerks office for electronic signature and filing.

    If a hearing is requested on the tentative, please email your request to: CIVILCOURTCLERKS@SJCOURTS...

  • Mar 24, 2021 San Joaquin County

    Defendant's motion to stay complaint is granted. This action and the Russell action share the same cause of action against the same defendant for the same time period. The stay is granted pending final resolution of the previously filed Russell action.

    The order is to be provided by the moving par...

  • Mar 23, 2021 San Joaquin County

    TENTATIVE RULING ON DEFENDANTS’ DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFF’S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT

    Robert Wyatt (“Plaintiff”) initiated this construction litigation case on August 13, 2019, against John A. Bustamante (“Bustamante”), Just Right Construction, Inc. (“Just Right”), and Western Surety Company (“Surety”),...

  • Mar 22, 2021 San Joaquin County

    Appearance required.

    The matter will be heard remotely by telephone at its scheduled date and time:

    (209)992-5590

    Bridge# 6939
    Pin# 3892

    ...

  • Mar 22, 2021 San Joaquin County

    Motion for Removal of Action to Federal Court

    Appearance required.

    The matter will be heard remotely by telephone at its scheduled date and time:

    (209)992-5590

    Bridge# 6939
    Pin# 3892

    ...

  • Mar 22, 2021 San Joaquin County

    Motion to Try Affirmative Defense of Statute of Limitations in Advance of Case in Chief

    Motion granted, no opposition filed.

    Order to be provided by the moving party and submitted to the clerks office for electronic signature and filing.

    ...

  • Mar 17, 2021 San Joaquin County

    Appearance required.

    The matter will be heard remotely by telephone at its scheduled date and time:

    (209)992-5590

    Bridge# 6939
    Pin# 3892

    ...

  • Mar 15, 2021 San Joaquin County

    Discovery Motions

    Both motions are referred to Phyllis Berger, Esq. as Discovery Referee.

    Court's order will issue.

    If a hearing is requested on the tentative, please email your request to: CIVILCOURTCLERKS@SJCOURTS.ORG by 4:00 PM the day before your hearing.

    The matter wi...

  • Mar 10, 2021 San Joaquin County

    Tentative Ruling

    Introduction: Plaintiff Eric Austin (“Plaintiff”) filed this action to recover for personal injuries, emotional distress and property damage he alleges he suffered as a result of being bitten by bedbugs at the Motel 6 in Tracy. Defendant G6 Hospitality, the motel’s owner and operat...

  • Mar 09, 2021 San Joaquin County

    Defendant's motion to compel further responses to discovery on the grounds that Plaintiffs have failed to serve complete responses is granted and the following items require further verified responses to be served by March 26, 2021:

    Form interrogatories, set one, 304.1, 305.1, 305.4, 305.6, 305.8, ...

  • Mar 08, 2021 San Joaquin County

    Appearance required.

    The matter will be held remotely. Please call the following numbers for Dept. 10B at your matters scheduled date and time:

    (209)992-5590
    Bridge# 6939
    Pin# 3892

    ...

  • Mar 08, 2021 San Joaquin County

    Plaintiff's Motion for Sanctions scheduled for 3/11/2021 has been continued on the Court's own motion to 4/14/2021 at 9:00 AM in Department 10B.

    The motion will be held remotely. Please check for a tentative ruling posted online a day prior to your hearing. Should a hearing be requested on the tent...

  • Mar 02, 2021 San Joaquin County

    Both discovery motions are referred to Phyllis Berger, Esq. as Discovery Referee.

    Court's order will issue.

    ...

  • Mar 01, 2021 San Joaquin County

    Appearance required.

    ...

  • Mar 01, 2021 San Joaquin County

    Appearance required.

    ...

  • Feb 24, 2021 San Joaquin County

    Petition for relief from claims statute is granted, good cause appearing therefore. Plaintiff to provide order for electronic signature and filing.

    ...

  • Feb 22, 2021 San Joaquin County

    The matter is referred to Phyllis Berger,Esq. as discovery referee.

    ...

  • Feb 22, 2021 San Joaquin County

    Motion is granted.

    The moving party is to submit an order to the clerks office for electronic signature and filing.

    ...

  • Feb 16, 2021 San Joaquin County

    Application for Writ of Possession is granted.

    Plaintiff is to prepare an order and submit it to the clerks office for electronic signature and filing.

    ...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Carter P. Holly

On October 30, 2023 probate estates case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Carter Holly presiding.

Filed

Oct 30, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Category

Probate Estates

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On October 30, 2023 probate estates case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Carter Holly presiding.

Filed

Oct 30, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Category

Probate Estates

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 21, 2024

On October 30, 2023 a probate limited conservatorship person only case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Carter Holly presiding.

Filed

Oct 30, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Category

Probate Limited Conservatorship Person Only

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 12, 2024

On October 30, 2023 probate estates case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Carter Holly presiding.

Filed

Oct 30, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Category

Probate Estates

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2024

On October 30, 2023 probate trusts case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Carter Holly presiding.

Filed

Oct 30, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Category

Probate Trusts

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 13, 2024

On October 30, 2023 an other probate - with hearing case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Carter Holly presiding.

Filed

Oct 30, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Category

Other Probate - With Hearing

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 13, 2024

On October 30, 2023 an other probate - with hearing case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Carter Holly presiding.

Filed

Oct 30, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Category

Other Probate - With Hearing

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 11, 2024

On October 27, 2023 probate estates case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Carter Holly presiding.

Filed

Oct 27, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Category

Probate Estates

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2024

On October 27, 2023 a probate guardianship person only case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Carter Holly presiding.

Filed

Oct 27, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Category

Probate Guardianship Person Only

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On October 27, 2023 probate estates case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Carter Holly presiding.

Filed

Oct 27, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Carter Holly Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carter Holly

Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Category

Probate Estates

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On October 27, 2023 an other probate - with hearing case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Carter Holly presiding.

Filed

Oct 27, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Category

Other Probate - With Hearing

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 11, 2024

On October 27, 2023 probate estates case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Carter Holly presiding.

Filed

Oct 27, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Category

Probate Estates

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 28, 2024

On October 26, 2023 probate trusts case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Carter Holly presiding.

Filed

Oct 26, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Category

Probate Trusts

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 22, 2024

On October 25, 2023 a probate guardianship person only case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Carter Holly presiding.

Filed

Oct 25, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Category

Probate Guardianship Person Only

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 02, 2024

On October 24, 2023 an other probate - with hearing case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Carter Holly presiding.

Filed

Oct 24, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Category

Other Probate - With Hearing

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2024

On October 24, 2023 a probate conservatorship person and estate or estate only case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Carter Holly presiding.

Filed

Oct 24, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Category

Probate Conservatorship Person and Estate or Estate Only

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 30, 2024

On October 24, 2023 probate estates case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Carter Holly presiding.

Filed

Oct 24, 2023

Status

Under Court Supervision

Judge

Hon. Carter Holly Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carter Holly

Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Category

Probate Estates

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2024

On October 24, 2023 probate trusts case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Carter Holly presiding.

Filed

Oct 24, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Carter Holly Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carter Holly

Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Category

Probate Trusts

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 27, 2024

On October 24, 2023 probate estates case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Carter Holly presiding.

Filed

Oct 24, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Carter Holly Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carter Holly

Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Category

Probate Estates

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2024

On October 23, 2023 probate estates case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Carter Holly presiding.

Filed

Oct 23, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Carter Holly Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carter Holly

Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Category

Probate Estates

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2024

On October 23, 2023 probate estates case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Carter Holly presiding.

Filed

Oct 23, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Carter Holly Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carter Holly

Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Category

Probate Estates

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2024

On October 23, 2023 probate estates case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Carter Holly presiding.

Filed

Oct 23, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Carter Holly Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carter Holly

Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Category

Probate Estates

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2024

On October 23, 2023 an other probate - with hearing case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Carter Holly presiding.

Filed

Oct 23, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Carter Holly Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carter Holly

Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Category

Other Probate - With Hearing

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 27, 2023

On October 23, 2023 a probate conservatorship person and estate or estate only case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Carter Holly presiding.

Filed

Oct 23, 2023

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Carter Holly Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carter Holly

Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Category

Probate Conservatorship Person and Estate or Estate Only

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 09, 2024

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