In Re Trudel

I would deny the Judicial Tenure Commission’s motion for the Supreme Court to enter a default judgment against the garnishee defendant, California Charley’s Corporation. The respondent, Judge Trudel, is the apparent sole shareholder of that corporation, and there is no constitutional authority to assess costs against the *1214respondent. Therefore, there is no corresponding authority to enter a default judgment against the garnishee defendant. Thus, the commission’s motion should be denied.

See my statement concurring in the September 22, 2006, order in this matter denying appointment of a receiver…