Continuance - Wikipedia In American procedural law, a continuance is the postponement of a hearing, trial, or other scheduled court proceeding at the request of either or both parties in the dispute, or by the judge sua sponte
What Is a Court Continuance and How to Request One To request a continuance, a party generally files a motion or makes an oral request in court The exact procedure varies by jurisdiction, but common elements include a written motion, a clear reason for the delay, and any supporting documentation
Continuance - definition of continuance by The Free Dictionary 1 The act or fact of continuing: the continuance of bad weather 2 The time during which something exists or lasts; duration: His continuance in office was brief 3 A continuation or sequel: This show is a continuance of last year's series 4 Law Postponement or adjournment to a future date
CONTINUANCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary Today's news is a continuance of that plan No action will be required by existing shareholders with respect to the continuance We celebrate our short but intense friendship and affirm its continuance So I give you a toast to youth, and the continuance of the McClintock family
continuance | Wex | US Law | LII Legal Information Institute Continuance is what a court may grant to delay proceedings until a later date Parties in a suit or the judge themselves may wish to have a continuance granted in order to prepare for proceedings
Rule 3. 1332. Motion or application for continuance of trial A party seeking a continuance of the date set for trial, whether contested or uncontested or stipulated to by the parties, must make the request for a continuance by a noticed motion or an ex parte application under the rules in chapter 4 of this division, with supporting declarations