How does the substantial evidence standard apply to a finding of fact made by the Superior Court of Appeal in a restraining order case?

As a general rule, a trial court's findings of fact are subject to the substantial evidence standard of appellate review. For purposes of this standard of review, evidence is "substantial" if it is of ponderable legal significance, reasonable in nature, credible, and of solid value. (Brewer v. Murphy (2008) 161 Cal.App.4th 928, 935-936.) As described below, the substantial evidence standard applies to factual findings made by the trial court in this procedural settingthat is, ruling on (1) a request for a restraining order under section 527.6 and (2) a motion to enforce a settlement agreement under section 664.6.

1. Restraining Orders