What is the test for review of a court's decision to grant relief under section 473 for abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Wells Fargo Bank v. Phillips, C080344 (Cal. App. 2016):
We review a trial court's decision to grant or deny relief under section 473 for abuse of discretion and, absent a clear showing of abuse, we will not disturb the exercise of discretion. (Anastos v. Lee (2004) 118 Cal.App.4th 1314, 1318-1319.)
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