The party intending to move for a new trial must, either before the entry of judgment or within five days after receiving written notice of the entry of the judgment, file with the clerk and serve upon the adverse party a notice of his intention to move for a new trial, designating the grounds upon which the
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motion will be made and whether the same will be made upon affidavits or the minutes of the court or both. Said notice shall be deemed to be a motion for a new trial on all the grounds stated in the notice. The time above shall not be extended by order or stipulation. SOURCE: CCP § 659.