South Carolina Sample Letter concerning Continuance of Trial Date — Agreement to Continue Trial: [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Agreement to Continue Trial — Request for Continuance of Trial Date Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to formally request a continuance of the trial date mentioned in the court order for the case of [Case Name and Number] which is set for [Current Trial Date]. I am representing [Your Name] as their legal counsel in this matter. After careful consideration and discussions with all parties involved, we believe that an extension of the trial date is necessary in order to adequately prepare the case. We kindly request your consent to this continuance, pursuant to Rule __________ of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. The reasons necessitating the continuance are as follows: 1. [Provide a detailed explanation of valid reasons for the request, such as the need for further investigation, additional discovery, or insufficient preparation time.] 2. [Add another relevant reason, if applicable.] We assure you that our intention is to ensure a fair and just trial for all parties involved. Granting this continuance will allow us to gather additional evidence, assess the opposing counsel's argument, and better prepare our case, ultimately serving the interest of justice. In the spirit of cooperation, we have already contacted opposing counsel [Opposing Counsel's Full Name] regarding our request for continuance. They have expressed their consent to this request and attached is a copy of their agreement for your reference. We kindly request you to prepare an order granting the continuance and forward it to the court for approval. Upon receipt of the approved order, we will make sure to promptly notify all relevant parties involved in the case. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Should you require any additional information or documentation, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. We look forward to your positive and timely response. Sincerely, [Your Full Name] [Your Law Firm Name] [Your Phone Number] [Your Email Address] Enclosures: 1. Copy of opposing counsel's agreement to continuance.