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Order on Stipulation ~Util - Terminate Case
ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED as follows: 1. The 32 Stipulation is approved. 2. Kathleen A. Gerace's 11 Answer, filed January 2, 2026 is withdrawn with prejudice; 3. Janien Valentine, Sabrina Valentine, and Nicholas Valentine's 22 Crossclaim, filed on February 11, 2026 is withdrawn and dismissed with prejudice; 4. The Clerk of Court is kindly directed to distribute all interpleader funds, plus any accrued interest, held in this case to the Spencer Fane LLP IOLTA, and close this case. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 9/1/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JG)
Minute Order ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines & Hearings (non motion deadlines)
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Cristina D. Silva on 8/24/2026.
"When disputed assets are deposited into a court's registry, the court holds them in trust... for the benefit of whomsoever in the end they should be found to belong." In re Lynch v. Arelma, Inc., 587 F.3d 922, 924 (9th Cir. 2009) (cleaned up). Thus, the court's jurisdiction over the funds continues until the court orders distribution of the funds. Here, interpleader funds were deposited into the court's registry. ECF Nos. 25, 26. Now, the defendants filed a stipulation that includes the provision that the "Reliastar Insurance proceeds at issue in this matter shall be released to and held in the Spencer Fane, LLP IOLTA pending resolution of the Nevada State court probate matter." ECF No. 32 at 2. Once the funds are released from the court's registry, the court relinquishes its authority to control and preserve the interpleader funds. So, if the court approves the parties' stipulation, no live controversy will remain, and the case must be dismissed. If this is not the defendants' intent, they must file a status report addressing the issue of jurisdiction by August 31, 2026. If a status report is not filed, the court will approve the stipulation and this action will be closed on that date.
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