What is the legal test for preparing a defense in a civil case?
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The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Hawkins, 501 F.2d 1029 (9th Cir. 1974):
This court, when considering the amount of time reasonably necessary to prepare a defense, has recognized that '(a) reasonable time will vary according to the circumstances of each case.' United States v. Alter, supra at 1023. We have held that five days will generally be necessary 'when the alleged contemnor's defense raises legal issues of some complexity or there is an indication that an evidentiary hearing may be required . . ..' Id. However,
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