Can a motion for a new trial be made on the ground of the denial of a motion to continue the trial?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from Doe v. Reid, B231807 (Cal. App. 2012):

A motion for new trial may be made on the ground of the denial of a motion to continue a trial. (Henderson v. Drake (1953) 118 Cal.App.2d 777, 780-781, 788.)

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