This sample motion for reconsideration in California is made on the grounds that the motion does not comply with Code of Civil Procedure section 1008(a) as it is not timely and no new or different facts, circumstances or law are provided that would support granting reconsideration. The sample on which this preview is based includes brief instructions, a memorandum of points and authorities with citations to case law and statutory, sample declaration and proof of service by mail.

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Any Attorney or Party
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Superior Court of the State of California
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Any Plaintiff,
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Case No.
OPPOSITION TO MOTION FOR
RECONSIDERATION; MEMORANDUM OF
POINTS AND AUTHORITIES; DECLARATION
OF _________; EXHIBITS
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TO THE COURT, ALL INTERESTED PARTIES AND THEIR ATTORNEYS OF
RECORD:
______________, herein submits its opposition to the motion for reconsideration filed by
_____ on the grounds that the motion is without merit as it is not timely filed, and ______ has
provided no new or different facts, circumstances or law that would support granting a motion for
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reconsideration nor have they provided an adequate explanation for failing to provide the new or
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different facts, circumstances or law earlier.
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The Opposition shall be based on this opposition, the attached Memorandum of Points and
Authorities, the declaration of _____________ and Exhibits attached thereto, on the complete files
and records of this action, and on such other oral and/or documentary evidence as may be presented
at the hearing on the Motion.
Be sure to modify these paragraphs to suit your individual
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situation. Do NOT just use the wording here unless it definitely applies
to your particular situation.
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Dated________________
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ANY ATTORNEY OR PARTY
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MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES
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INTRODUCTION
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DESCRIBE THE CASE AND PROVIDE SOME RELEVANT INFORMATION SUCH
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AS TYPE OF CASE, DATE(S) OF TRIAL, DATE AND DETAILS OF ORDER.
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_____________ contends that this court should reconsider its order of _____ in which this
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court STATE NATURE OF ORDER SUCH AS DEMURRER OVERRULED, SUSTAINED,
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ETC. on the grounds of BRIEFLY LIST WHAT GROUNDS THE OPPOSING PARTY HAS
CHOSEN SUCH AS NEW OR DIFFERENT FACTS, CIRCUMSTANCES OR LAW.
__________ opposes the motion on the grounds that the motion is without merit as it is not
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timely filed, and ______ has provided no new or different facts, circumstances or law that would
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support granting a motion for reconsideration.
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LIST HERE THE SPECIFIC DETAILS SUPPORTING YOUR OPPOSITION TO
THE MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION AND CITE TO THE MINUTES OF THE
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COURT, TRANSCRIPT, DECLARATION, ETC. THAT SUPPORT YOUR CONTENTION.
If any documents support your contentions be sure to attach them as Exhibit “1”, and so on.
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situation. Do NOT just use the wording here unless it definitely applies
to your particular situation.
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THE MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION MUST BE DENIED AS IT WAS NOT
TIMELY FILED AS THE TIME LIMITATION SPECIFIED IN CODE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE § 1008(a) IS JURISDICTIONAL.
_______________ contends that this court should deny the motion for reconsideration as it
was not timely filed. ______ was served with written notice of entry of the order on ____________.
See the declaration of _____ and Exhibit “_” attached thereto concurrently filed and served and
incorporated herein by reference. The motion was reconsideration was not filed and served until
______________________. As that date is more than 10 days after service of written notice of entry
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of the order the motion must be denied as ______ has failed to comply with the 10 day time
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limitation specified in Code of Civil Procedure § 1008(a) which states that “When an application for
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an order has been made to a judge, or to a court, and refused in whole or in part, or granted, or
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granted conditionally, or on terms, any party affected by the order may, within 10 days after service
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upon the party of written notice of entry of the order and based upon new or different facts,
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circumstances, or law, make application to the same judge or court that made the order, to reconsider
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the matter and modify, amend, or revoke the prior order. The party making the application shall state
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by affidavit what application was made before, when and to what judge, what order or decisions were
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made, and what new or different facts, circumstances, or law are claimed to be shown.”
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