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Title 25, Chapter 24 -- MONTANA UNIFORM RULES FOR THE JUSTICE AND CITY COURTS


     Rule 18. Continuances.
     (a) A continuance or resetting of a trial or hearing may be granted upon a showing of good cause. The motion for continuance must be made in writing and served upon the opposing party or counsel.
     (b) No continuance will be granted if not timely made. A continuance will not be granted if a party appears at the time set for a hearing or trial unprepared.
     (c) A continuance will not be granted except for good cause, without timely notice given to all parties.

     History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. Mar. 25, 1993, eff. June 1, 1993; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. Aug. 31, 1994; Rule 17, 1993; redes. Rule 18 by Sup. Ct. Ord. Aug. 31, 1994.

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