What is the test for a motion to amend a complaint to amend the complaint?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from McMillin v. Eare, B298990 (Cal. App. 2021):
It is well established that leave to amend a complaint is entrusted to the sound discretion of the trial court, and that the exercise of that discretion will not be disturbed on appeal absent a clear showing of abuse of discretion. (Garcia v. Roberts (2009) 173 Cal.App.4th 900, 909.)
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