The following excerpt is from Shoai v. Department of Corrections, 995 F.2d 232 (9th Cir. 1993):
We review the denial of a Rule 60(b) motion for abuse of discretion, and we will reverse "only upon a clear showing of abuse of discretion." Molloy v. Wilson, 878 F.2d 313, 315 (9th Cir.1989) (quotations omitted). We review only the denial of the Rule 60(b) motion, not the merits of the underlying judgment. Id.
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