What is the standard for a motion for continuance in a civil proceeding?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Haeckelqualls, A130622 (Cal. App. 2012):

10. The same standard applies to requests for continuance in both civil and criminal proceedings. (People v. Ranger Ins. Co. (2000) 81 Cal.App.4th 676, 679.)

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