While the SAC does concede that there is no direct, physical evidence (SAC ¶ 32), it does not say thatthere is no evidence at all. Further, allegations on information and belief are appropriate where the factsare not necessarily within the plaintiff's personal knowledge. See, e.g., Pridonoff v. Balokovich (1951) 36Cal.2d 788, 792 (overruling order sustaining a demurrer where plaintiff alleged on information and beliefthat he lost employment due to defamatory statements). Assuming the allegations here are true, merelyfor purpose of weighing the sufficiency of the SAC, it is evident that defendants alone would knowwhether the events transpired as alleged. Under these circumstances, plaintiffs have to rely oncircumstantial evidence. Among other things, plaintiffs allege that defendants were at the house aroundthe time of Rebecca's death, Dina and Nina had a reason to be upset with Rebecca, the manner ofdeath was more consistent with strangulation than hanging, and someone of Adam's height painted amessage on a door. Again for pleading purposes alone, Plaintiffs have adequately alleged factual basesfor their allegations.
