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4 NAME AND PARTY CAPACITY herein submits its opposition to the motion for an award
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of attorneys fees on the grounds that LIST HERE THE GROUNDS SUCH AS THE
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REQUESTED FEES ARE EXCESSIVE, THE MOTION FAILS TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT
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INFORMATION REGARDING THE NATURE AND VALUE OF THE SERVICES

9 RENDERED, THE JUDGMENT ENTERED WAS FOR $25,000 OR LESS AND COULD

10 HAVE BEEN RENDERED IN A LIMITED CIVIL CASE AND THIS COURT HAS
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DISCRETION TO DENY THE MOTION FOR ATTORNEY FEES PURSUANT TO CODE
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OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 1033(a).
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The opposition shall be based on this opposition, the attached memorandum of points and
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15 authorities, the declaration of ___________and exhibits attached thereto, on the complete files and

16 records of this action, and on such other oral and/or documentary evidence as may be presented at the
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hearing on the motion.
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Dated________________ _______________________________________________
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This case arises from LIST CAUSES OFACTION OF COMPLAINT. Plaintiff filed suit
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7 On _________________ the court entered a judgment GIVE HERE THE DETAILS OF

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