This document is a template for a legal reply to an opposition to a motion in a California superior court case. It outlines the structure for the reply, including a statement of facts, argument sections with space for applicable citations, and a conclusion urging the court to grant the motion. The document includes procedural reminders regarding service and filing deadlines.

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1Moving Defendants, ___________________, hereinafter referred to as “Moving
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Defendants”) herein submit their reply to the Opposition to _____________________________.
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situation. Do NOT just use the wording here unless it definitely applies
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MUST BE SERVED AND FILED AT LEAST FIVE (5) COURT DAYS
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Friday, except for Court holidays. You should serve your opposition by
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personal delivery or overnight mail. See Code of Civil Procedure
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3. 1 MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES
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STATEMENT OF FACTS
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This case arises out of: Add information here to inform the Court of the circumstances of
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the particular case, such as relationship between parties, etc.
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opposition to the motion. Do NOT just use the wording in this
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CONCLUSION
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