What is the test for abuse of discretion in a motion for an extension of time to file a notice of appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Attorneys Title Co. v. Tara Partners, L.P., 15 F.3d 1082 (9th Cir. 1993):
We review for abuse of discretion the district court's order denying a motion for an extension of time to file a notice of appeal. Pratt v. McCarthy, 850 F.2d 590, 591 (9th Cir.1988). A court abuses its discretion if it bases its decision on an erroneous conclusion of law or if there is no evidence upon which the court could rationally have based its decision. Id.
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