How to File a Motion in Superior Court

[head-scratcher]

My question involves business law in the state of: CA

In general, what are the number of copies that need to be filed for motions? I have looked at the local rules of various counties and am confused as to what is the number. I know an original gets filed into the legal record. And i guess if i want to get returned stamped copy i submit a second copy. When i talk to court clerks i keep getting conflicting responses between 2 or 3 or more copies. The local rules are ambiguous. Is there a Code of Civil Procedure reference that clarifies number of copies?

Thanks.

[aaron]

When in doubt, file the additional copy.

[head-scratcher]

Other than the original that gets put into the legal record, what are the other copies for? When i am told 2 copies, i am told the second copy gets returned to me. When i ask about why i am not receiving returned copy i am told the court needs 3 copies. It is not explained why the court needs the third copy. Aren't court officers charged with knowledge of the procedures of the court?

Thank you.

[bostondude]

how does this process go if I am filing an appeal with Superior Court that was based on a Board of Appeals decision (in MA)? my lawyer is working on it but I was just curious if anyone had any insight