Sanctions were assessed against a law firm for the frivolous filing of a motion to dismiss under Code of Civil Procedure section 583, subdivision (b). The trial court found the motion was "totally without legal merit or factual support," and was filed in bad faith. The sanctioned law firm contends the motion was brought upon its reasonable belief the five-year period had expired when plaintiff failed to file...
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