What is the test for granting a continuance under Rule 9006(b)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code?

federal, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Luxury Jewels, LLC v. Akers (In re Aroonsakool), Adv. No. 11-90299-LA, BAP No. SC-13-1206-JuKuPa, Bk. No. 11-06927-LA7 (B.A.P. 9th Cir. 2014):

Rule 9006(b)(1) states that a bankruptcy court may at any time in its discretion enlarge the time period in which an act is required or allowed to be done. A bankruptcy court has substantial discretion to control its own calendar. Danjaq LLC v. Sony Corp., 263 F.3d 942, 960-61 (9th Cir. 2001). Four factors are relevant to our inquiry into whether the court abused its discretion in denying a continuance: (1) whether the requesting party has been diligent; (2) whether there is a

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