Is a superior court's ruling on a motion for discretionary relief under section 473, subdivision (b) of the California Civil Code reviewed on appeal for abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Ayala v. Cal. State Univ. Fresno, F068067 (Cal. App. 2014):
Generally, a superior court's ruling on a motion for discretionary relief under section 473, subdivision (b) is reviewed on appeal for an abuse of discretion. (Zamora v. Clayborn Contracting Group, Inc. (2002) 28 Cal.4th 249, 257.)
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