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What if the plaintiff is opposed to a continuance?
By use of the description "plaintiff" the questioner indicates that the case is a civil proceeding. In this instance if the plaintiff is opposed to a continuance they should object to the motion for continuance, then, it would be up to the judge to decide if the continuance was to be granted.
How many adjournments are allowed in a civil lawsuit?
I think you mean to say "continuance," instead of "adjourments." A continuance is when a judge cancels and reschedules a trial setting. An adjournment is when a judge takes a break during an ongoing hearing or trial. Either way, the judge has complete discretion in continuing a case for another time. Usually, the first two continuances are more easily granted. But after two continuances, the judge really needs to have a good compelling reason. Additionally, a judge is less likely to grant a continuance as the case gets older. Nevertheless, it is the judge's decision and there is no limit to how many times a case can be continued.
How long can a continuance go for?
You are to be commended for your honesty... however, a continuance is good for only so long as a judge grants it. Eventually the judge will want to move the case forward and dispose of it in order to clear his calender. If a continuance is in your favor I suspect that it is NOT in your exes favor. Therefore I would expect that your exes attorney would want to move the case forward as rapidly as possible.
How do you file a continuance for a divorce in Texas?
Prepare a Motion and Order for continuance. Discuss it with the other side, and get their signature if you can. File the Motion with the court and set it for hearing. At the hearing tell the judge why the matter should be continued. The judge then rules on the continuance.
Your court date is in two days and you have no lawyer can you get more time to get a lawyer?
You should appear in court and tell this to the presiding judge. he will either grant you a continuance or perhaps, if you are financially qualified, appoint a Public Defender.
What is motion to continue?
A motion for continuance is a request to the judge to delay or postpone the proceedings.
Can you get a continuance for a sentencing date?
Yes, it is possible to request a continuance for a sentencing date. The request will need to be made to the court and should provide a valid reason for needing the extension, such as unforeseen circumstances or the need for more time to prepare. The judge will ultimately decide whether to grant the continuance.
Can continued without finding be dismissed?
Not necessarily. Every granting of a motion for continuance will be accompanied by a reason for making that request. If the reason is legally sustainable, the judge will grant it, thereby making the continuance lawful. On the other hand, if you think there have been too many continuances granted, YOU , could file a motion for dismissal based on any number of grounds.
Can a verdict be overturned because the judge didn't grant the defense a continuance?
It is theoretically possible. It is hard to imagine, given the amount of evidence in the case, that the defense did have time to truly properly prepare for trial. However, if the verdicts were overturned for that reason, it does not mean he would walk, it would just mean he would get a new trial after the defense did have time to properly prepare.
What does motion to continue mean?
A motion for a continuance means the same thing in a divorce case as any other civil case. The Movant is requesting the judge push off a hearing or the trial itself. If there is no objection by the other side, a continuance hearing isn't necessary however if the other side objects, the judge in the case will hear from both sides and decide if a continuance is warranted.
What is a bail bond continuance?
It means that the judge has allowed you to continue your release on the same bond as was originally agreed to and posted.
How do you file a motion for continuance in Tennessee?
Word the continuance in the form of a legal motion, referencing the "style" of the case - (name of defendant and docket number) and present it to the Clerk of the Court's office to be recorded and forwarded to the judge in charge of the case.
