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[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Judge's Name] [Judge's Designation] [Courthouse Name] [Courthouse Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: Motion to Continue Hearing Date 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 respectfully request a continuance of the scheduled hearing date in the above-mentioned case. Due to unforeseen circumstances and in the interest of justice, I believe it is imperative to grant this motion. [Provide a brief context of the case and your involvement in it.] The purpose of this motion is to allow sufficient time for [state reasons for a continuance, such as the unavailability of a key witness, pending discovery, unanticipated delay in the preparation of evidence, or the need for further investigation]. [If applicable, mention any attempts to resolve the matter outside of court, such as mediation, that necessitate a continuance.] I assure you that this motion is not made for any dilatory purposes, but rather to ensure a fair and just resolution of the case. Granting the continuance would enable all parties involved to present their arguments thoroughly, review evidence extensively, and ultimately contribute to an efficient and comprehensive legal process. Furthermore, I have communicated with opposing counsel regarding this motion, and they have no objections to granting the continuance. In fact, both parties believe that it would serve the interests of justice and enable us to resolve the case more effectively. Should the Court grant this motion, I respectfully request a new hearing date as soon as possible after the current date and at your convenience, taking into consideration any existing time constraints and scheduling conflicts of the parties involved. Thank you for considering this request for a continuance of the hearing date. I genuinely appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to ensuring a fair and just legal process. Please find attached a proposed order granting the continuance for your convenience. I am available to provide any additional information or clarification if required. I look forward to your favorable ruling on this matter. Respectfully, [Your Name] [Your Legal Representative Capacity, if applicable] [Your Bar Number, if applicable] Enclosure: Proposed Order Granting Motion to Continue Hearing Date
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Judge's Name] [Judge's Designation] [Courthouse Name] [Courthouse Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: Motion to Continue Hearing Date 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 respectfully request a continuance of the scheduled hearing date in the above-mentioned case. Due to unforeseen circumstances and in the interest of justice, I believe it is imperative to grant this motion. [Provide a brief context of the case and your involvement in it.] The purpose of this motion is to allow sufficient time for [state reasons for a continuance, such as the unavailability of a key witness, pending discovery, unanticipated delay in the preparation of evidence, or the need for further investigation]. [If applicable, mention any attempts to resolve the matter outside of court, such as mediation, that necessitate a continuance.] I assure you that this motion is not made for any dilatory purposes, but rather to ensure a fair and just resolution of the case. Granting the continuance would enable all parties involved to present their arguments thoroughly, review evidence extensively, and ultimately contribute to an efficient and comprehensive legal process. Furthermore, I have communicated with opposing counsel regarding this motion, and they have no objections to granting the continuance. In fact, both parties believe that it would serve the interests of justice and enable us to resolve the case more effectively. Should the Court grant this motion, I respectfully request a new hearing date as soon as possible after the current date and at your convenience, taking into consideration any existing time constraints and scheduling conflicts of the parties involved. Thank you for considering this request for a continuance of the hearing date. I genuinely appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to ensuring a fair and just legal process. Please find attached a proposed order granting the continuance for your convenience. I am available to provide any additional information or clarification if required. I look forward to your favorable ruling on this matter. Respectfully, [Your Name] [Your Legal Representative Capacity, if applicable] [Your Bar Number, if applicable] Enclosure: Proposed Order Granting Motion to Continue Hearing Date