Continuances
/kə-ˈnæn-ɪ-kəl ˈkɒn-tɪn-u-ən-sɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Postponements or adjournments of a court proceeding to a later date.
The judge granted several continuances to allow the parties more time for settlement discussions.
Forms
- continuance
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Commentary
Continuances are procedural tools to manage court schedules effectively; motions for continuance must often show good cause to be granted.
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