Trial Postponement
/ˈtraɪəl pəˌspoʊnmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A court-ordered delay of a trial's scheduled date to a later time.
The judge granted a trial postponement to allow more time for evidence gathering.
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- trial postponement
- trial postponements
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Commentary
Trial postponement is typically requested via a motion and may affect case scheduling; courts balance the reasons for delay against the interest in timely resolution.
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