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How to File a Motion to Set Aside a Default Judgment in California (CCP § 473) After Missing a Court Deadline

You can often set aside a California default judgment by filing a motion under CCP § 473 within 6 months of the default, default judgment, or dismissal. This remedy is commonly used when a party missed a court deadline due to mistake, inadvertence, surprise, or excusable neglect. This article explains eligibility, deadlines, required papers, service, […]

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How to Win a Motion to Reinstate a Dismissed Appeal in the Florida First District Court of Appeal (1st DCA)

You can often reinstate a dismissed appeal in Florida’s First District Court of Appeal if you act quickly, cure the defect (most often missed fees/filings), and show good cause or excusable neglect. The 1st DCA commonly dismisses for procedural noncompliance, but it also routinely considers prompt, well-supported motions to reinstate. This guide explains the rules,