[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Position] [Law Firm Name] [Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: Sample Letter for Plaintiff's Motion to Continue This Action as a Pending Case Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to formally request a continuance for the pending case titled [Case Name] in Bexar County, Texas. As the plaintiff in this matter, I believe that a continuance will be necessary due to [provide a valid reason for the request such as unavailability of a key witness or the need for additional time to gather evidence or prepare]. I understand that the court's time is valuable, and I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. However, I firmly believe that postponing the trial will allow for a fair and just resolution of this case. I respectfully request that you review the reasons provided below and take them into consideration when deciding on this motion. 1. [Detail the reasons for requesting a continuance with supporting evidence] a. [Provide a brief explanation of the unavailability of key witness(BS), and their importance to the case] b. [Explain any unexpected developments or events that warrant additional time to prepare] c. [Discuss any pending discovery requests or outstanding evidence that still needs to be obtained] 2. [Explain the potential consequences of denying the motion for a continuance] a. [Discuss how denying a continuance may hinder the presentation of a strong case due to lack of evidence or unpreparedness] b. [Explain the risk of compromising the fairness of the trial or the ability to present an extensive and accurate case] 3. [Outline a proposed schedule or timeline for the continuation of the case] a. [Specify the duration of the requested continuance period] b. [Provide an estimated timeframe for completing necessary actions during the continuance period] c. [Offer reasonable dates for rescheduling the trial or hearing] I kindly ask that you consider the above details and the overarching principle of ensuring a fair and just resolution in this case. Granting this continuance will allow both parties to adequately prepare and ultimately assist the court in reaching a well-informed decision. Should you require any additional information or documentation to support this motion, kindly inform me at your earliest convenience, and I will promptly provide it. I am fully committed to cooperating with the court's procedures and requirements. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I trust that you will review this request and approach it with fairness, considering the best interests of all parties involved. I request an expedient response to maintain the integrity and timeliness of the legal process. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title/Profession] [Your Case Reference Number, if available]