Is a request to continue a matter reviewed for abuse of power?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Cnty. of L.A. v. Oeur, B289864 (Cal. App. 2019):
The decision whether to grant a request to continue a matter is also reviewed for abuse of discretion, as the decision lies within the sound discretion of the trial court. (People v. Beames (2007) 40 Cal.4th 907, 920.)
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