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Sample Letter concerning Continuance of Trial Date — Agreement to Continue Trial in Illinois Subject: Agreement to Continue Trial Date — Request for Continuance [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Judge's Name] [Judge's Designation] [Name of the Court] [Court's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Re: Case Name: [Case Name] Case Number: [Case Number] Dear Honorable [Judge's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to formally request a continuance of the trial date in the above-mentioned case, as agreed upon by all parties involved. I, [Your Name], represent the [Plaintiff/Defendant] in the aforementioned case and have engaged in fruitful discussions with the opposing party, [Opposing Party's Name], represented by [Opposing Party's Attorney's Name]. We have reached a mutual agreement to continue the trial date, as we believe it will allow both parties to adequately prepare their cases and enhance the efficiency of the judicial process. The grounds for this request of continuance are as follows: 1. [Provide a valid and reasonable reason for requesting continuance, such as the need for further discovery, the unavailability of crucial witnesses, medical emergencies, or any other legitimate grounds.] 2. [Add any additional reasons supporting your request for continuance, if applicable.] Both parties, having fully reviewed the current circumstances of this case, acknowledge the importance of granting this continuance, which will ultimately facilitate a fair and just hearing. This agreement is the result of a collaborative effort and demonstrates our commitment to a thorough and well-prepared trial. As required by Illinois law, we have contacted the assigned mediator and informed them of our mutually agreed-upon continuance. They were supportive of this decision and have assured us that rescheduling will be organized with the utmost urgency, taking into account the court's schedule and availability. In light of the above, we kindly request that the trial date of [Original Trial Date] be postponed to a later date, which we propose to be [Proposed New Trial Date]. We would greatly appreciate your consideration and approval of this request. If necessary, we are open to attending a pre-trial conference to discuss any procedural matters related to this request. Please let me know if you require any further information or supporting documentation in this regard. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We trust that the court's wisdom will result in a fair and just outcome for all parties involved. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at the provided email address or phone number. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Designation/Title] [Your Attorney's Bar Number, if applicable] [Your Law Firm, if applicable] CC: [Opposing Party's Attorney's Name]
Sample Letter concerning Continuance of Trial Date — Agreement to Continue Trial in Illinois Subject: Agreement to Continue Trial Date — Request for Continuance [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Judge's Name] [Judge's Designation] [Name of the Court] [Court's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Re: Case Name: [Case Name] Case Number: [Case Number] Dear Honorable [Judge's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to formally request a continuance of the trial date in the above-mentioned case, as agreed upon by all parties involved. I, [Your Name], represent the [Plaintiff/Defendant] in the aforementioned case and have engaged in fruitful discussions with the opposing party, [Opposing Party's Name], represented by [Opposing Party's Attorney's Name]. We have reached a mutual agreement to continue the trial date, as we believe it will allow both parties to adequately prepare their cases and enhance the efficiency of the judicial process. The grounds for this request of continuance are as follows: 1. [Provide a valid and reasonable reason for requesting continuance, such as the need for further discovery, the unavailability of crucial witnesses, medical emergencies, or any other legitimate grounds.] 2. [Add any additional reasons supporting your request for continuance, if applicable.] Both parties, having fully reviewed the current circumstances of this case, acknowledge the importance of granting this continuance, which will ultimately facilitate a fair and just hearing. This agreement is the result of a collaborative effort and demonstrates our commitment to a thorough and well-prepared trial. As required by Illinois law, we have contacted the assigned mediator and informed them of our mutually agreed-upon continuance. They were supportive of this decision and have assured us that rescheduling will be organized with the utmost urgency, taking into account the court's schedule and availability. In light of the above, we kindly request that the trial date of [Original Trial Date] be postponed to a later date, which we propose to be [Proposed New Trial Date]. We would greatly appreciate your consideration and approval of this request. If necessary, we are open to attending a pre-trial conference to discuss any procedural matters related to this request. Please let me know if you require any further information or supporting documentation in this regard. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We trust that the court's wisdom will result in a fair and just outcome for all parties involved. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at the provided email address or phone number. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Designation/Title] [Your Attorney's Bar Number, if applicable] [Your Law Firm, if applicable] CC: [Opposing Party's Attorney's Name]