Iowa Sample Letter for Plaintiff's Motion to Continue This Action as a Pending Case

• Category: Letters - Legal - Motions
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-0369LTR
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form. [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip] [Date] [Judge's Name] [Judge's Address] [City, State, Zip] Re: [Your Case Name and Number] Subject: Plaintiff's Motion to Continue This Action as a Pending Case Dear Honorable [Judge's Last Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing as the plaintiff in the above-mentioned case to respectfully request a continuance of this action as a pending case in light of [provide the reason for the requested continuance, such as the need for additional time to gather evidence or conduct further investigation]. This motion is made in accordance with the [relevant Iowa Code or Rules of Civil Procedure, if applicable]. I firmly believe that the interests of justice and a fair trial require the granting of this motion. I outline the grounds for this motion below: 1. [Clearly state the reason for requesting the continuance. For instance, if more time is needed for discovery, explain the significance of the additional evidence that needs to be gathered and its impact on the case.] 2. [Elaborate on any unexpected circumstances or events that have occurred since the filing of the lawsuit, which necessitate a continuance. Provide any supporting documents if available.] 3. [If applicable, explain any efforts made to resolve the issues without the need for a continuance, and why they were unsuccessful.] 4. [Outline the potential prejudice that the plaintiff may suffer if the case continues without a continuance, including any potential harm to the development of a complete and accurate factual record.] 5. [Request a reasonable length of time for the continuance, taking into consideration the complexity of the case and the time required to adequately address the issue(s) at hand.] I kindly request that the court grant this motion for continuance in order to allow the plaintiff time to fully present their case and ensure a fair and just resolution. Granting this motion will ultimately serve the interests of justice and facilitate a more comprehensive determination of the issues at hand. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. I am available to provide any additional information or answer any questions the court may have. I respectfully request a timely ruling on this motion. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Contact Information: Phone number and email]

[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip] [Date] [Judge's Name] [Judge's Address] [City, State, Zip] Re: [Your Case Name and Number] Subject: Plaintiff's Motion to Continue This Action as a Pending Case Dear Honorable [Judge's Last Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing as the plaintiff in the above-mentioned case to respectfully request a continuance of this action as a pending case in light of [provide the reason for the requested continuance, such as the need for additional time to gather evidence or conduct further investigation]. This motion is made in accordance with the [relevant Iowa Code or Rules of Civil Procedure, if applicable]. I firmly believe that the interests of justice and a fair trial require the granting of this motion. I outline the grounds for this motion below: 1. [Clearly state the reason for requesting the continuance. For instance, if more time is needed for discovery, explain the significance of the additional evidence that needs to be gathered and its impact on the case.] 2. [Elaborate on any unexpected circumstances or events that have occurred since the filing of the lawsuit, which necessitate a continuance. Provide any supporting documents if available.] 3. [If applicable, explain any efforts made to resolve the issues without the need for a continuance, and why they were unsuccessful.] 4. [Outline the potential prejudice that the plaintiff may suffer if the case continues without a continuance, including any potential harm to the development of a complete and accurate factual record.] 5. [Request a reasonable length of time for the continuance, taking into consideration the complexity of the case and the time required to adequately address the issue(s) at hand.] I kindly request that the court grant this motion for continuance in order to allow the plaintiff time to fully present their case and ensure a fair and just resolution. Granting this motion will ultimately serve the interests of justice and facilitate a more comprehensive determination of the issues at hand. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. I am available to provide any additional information or answer any questions the court may have. I respectfully request a timely ruling on this motion. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Contact Information: Phone number and email]