Ramon

Introduction

Appellant Jacob F. Ramon (Ramon) appeals from the grant of summary judgment in favor of respondent The Aerospace Corporation. We hold that Ramon’s notice of appeal was not timely filed within 60 days of service of the notice of entry of judgment pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2(a)(2). After entry of judgment, a motion for reconsideration pursuant to section 1008 does not extend the rule 2 time period. We dismiss this appeal because it does not satisfy the requirements for appellate jurisdiction.

Appealability

Ramon’s notice of appeal purports to appeal “from the order entered July 20, 1993[,] reaffirming the granting of defendant’s motion for summary judgment on April 29,1993.” The relevant sequence of events is as follows:

Pursuant to Government Code section 68081, this court asked the parties to respond to (1) whether the notice of appeal was properly taken from the July 20, 1993, order reaffirming the grant of summary judgment; and (2) whether, after service of the notice of entry of judgment filed June 10, 1993, a September 16, 1993, notice of appeal was timely.

Timeliness of the Appeal

The main issue is whether Ramon filed a timely…