California Motion for Continuance to Complete Discovery or in the Alternative Continuance of Summary Judgment Motion

• Category: Civil Procedure - Motions - Sample Motions
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-MOT-01427
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This is a multi-state form covering the subject matter of the title. A California Motion for Continuance to Complete Discovery or, in the Alternative, Continuance of Summary Judgment Motion is a legal document filed by a party to a case in a California court. This motion seeks to request an extension of time to complete the discovery process or alternatively, to delay the decision on a summary judgment motion. Discovery is the legal process by which parties in a lawsuit gather evidence and information from one another. This can include the exchange of documents, taking depositions, and submitting written interrogatories. However, sometimes parties may need additional time to complete the discovery process due to various reasons such as the complexity of the case, the need for further investigation, or the unavailability of key witnesses or evidence. In such cases, a party can file a Motion for Continuance to Complete Discovery, requesting the court to grant additional time to gather the necessary evidence. This motion should provide a detailed explanation of why the additional time is needed and how it will benefit the discovery process. The requesting party should demonstrate due diligence in attempting to complete discovery within the original timeframe and provide a proposed schedule for the extended discovery period. Alternatively, if the opposing party has filed a motion for summary judgment, which is a request for the court to make a final decision in their favor without going to trial, the other party can file a Continuance of Summary Judgment Motion. This motion seeks to delay the court's decision on the summary judgment motion to allow for additional time to complete the discovery process. The party filing this motion must demonstrate that further discovery is necessary to present a complete and accurate case, and the denial of the continuance would result in unfairness or prejudice. Different types of California Motion for Continuance to Complete Discovery or in the Alternative Continuance of Summary Judgment Motion may vary based on specific circumstances of each case. For example, a party might file a Motion for Continuance to Complete Discovery due to the need to obtain expert testimony or the need to conduct further investigations. Similarly, a Continuance of Summary Judgment Motion could be filed to gather crucial evidence that was previously unavailable or to locate a missing witness. In summary, a California Motion for Continuance to Complete Discovery or, in the Alternative, Continuance of Summary Judgment Motion is a legal tool used by parties in a California court to either request more time for completing the discovery process or delay a decision on a summary judgment motion. These motions should be supported by strong justifications and propose a reasonable timeline for completing the necessary steps to ensure a fair and comprehensive resolution of the case.

A California Motion for Continuance to Complete Discovery or, in the Alternative, Continuance of Summary Judgment Motion is a legal document filed by a party to a case in a California court. This motion seeks to request an extension of time to complete the discovery process or alternatively, to delay the decision on a summary judgment motion. Discovery is the legal process by which parties in a lawsuit gather evidence and information from one another. This can include the exchange of documents, taking depositions, and submitting written interrogatories. However, sometimes parties may need additional time to complete the discovery process due to various reasons such as the complexity of the case, the need for further investigation, or the unavailability of key witnesses or evidence. In such cases, a party can file a Motion for Continuance to Complete Discovery, requesting the court to grant additional time to gather the necessary evidence. This motion should provide a detailed explanation of why the additional time is needed and how it will benefit the discovery process. The requesting party should demonstrate due diligence in attempting to complete discovery within the original timeframe and provide a proposed schedule for the extended discovery period. Alternatively, if the opposing party has filed a motion for summary judgment, which is a request for the court to make a final decision in their favor without going to trial, the other party can file a Continuance of Summary Judgment Motion. This motion seeks to delay the court's decision on the summary judgment motion to allow for additional time to complete the discovery process. The party filing this motion must demonstrate that further discovery is necessary to present a complete and accurate case, and the denial of the continuance would result in unfairness or prejudice. Different types of California Motion for Continuance to Complete Discovery or in the Alternative Continuance of Summary Judgment Motion may vary based on specific circumstances of each case. For example, a party might file a Motion for Continuance to Complete Discovery due to the need to obtain expert testimony or the need to conduct further investigations. Similarly, a Continuance of Summary Judgment Motion could be filed to gather crucial evidence that was previously unavailable or to locate a missing witness. In summary, a California Motion for Continuance to Complete Discovery or, in the Alternative, Continuance of Summary Judgment Motion is a legal tool used by parties in a California court to either request more time for completing the discovery process or delay a decision on a summary judgment motion. These motions should be supported by strong justifications and propose a reasonable timeline for completing the necessary steps to ensure a fair and comprehensive resolution of the case.