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Motion for Continuance
Motion requesting the court to postpone a hearing, trial, or deadline due to good cause such as scheduling conflicts or need for additional preparation.
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Instructions
State the specific proceeding or deadline you wish to continue. Explain the good cause for the request (illness, unavailability of key witness, complexity of issues). Propose an alternative date. Indicate whether opposing counsel consents or objects. File as early as possible before the scheduled date.