Opinion ID: 515509
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Heading: Post Judgment Motion

Text: 36 On June 8, 1987, motions were filed requesting, inter alia, leave to file a late response to TWA's motion to dismiss. A declaration of counsel accompanied the motion. Judge Conti denied the motion stating that [a]t this late date, plaintiff cannot seriously contend she lacked an opportunity to respond to defendant's motion. ER 149 at 4. We review denials of motions under Fed.R.Civ.P. 60 for abuse of discretion. Thompson v. Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, 782 F.2d 829, 832 (9th Cir.), cert. denied, 479 U.S. 829, 107 S.Ct. 112, 93 L.Ed.2d 60 (1986). 37 Appellants' claim that Judge Conti abused his discretion is without merit. No aspect of appellants' explanation for their neglect constitutes a valid reason or an adequate showing of excusable neglect for relief under Rule 60(b). Moreover, under Local Rule 220-1, the district court was under no obligation to hold a hearing on the motion. We find no abuse of discretion in the court's denial of the 60(b) motion.