The following excerpt is from Williams v. Kurk, CIV. NO. 2:11-cv-2526-WBS-CMK-P (E.D. Cal. 2014):
2. Several courts have simply noted that public policy favors disposition of cases on the merits without significant discussion. See, e.g., Pagtalunan v. Galaza, 291 F.3d 639, 643 (9th Cir. 2002).
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