Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans Adjournment & Extension Requirements

The mover must provide written confirmation by fax or email to the law clerk that adverse parties were contacted and do not object to the continuance.

In order for a rule to be continued, the mover must submit written confirmation via fax or email to the law clerk that the adverse parties have been contacted and have no objection to the continuance.

A trial continuance must be requested by written motion stating the reason, whether it is the first request, and whether the opponent objects.

A written motion to continue trial must be filed with the court. The motion must contain a brief reason for the continuance, whether this is the first request for a continuance, and whether the opposing party objects to the continuance.

A continuance request must include written confirmation by fax or email to Division K law clerks that adverse parties were contacted and do not object, and the requesting party should also file a motion to reset with service sheets and instructions.

For a hearing to be continued, the party requesting the rule must submit written confirmation via fax or email to Division K law clerks that the adverse parties have been contacted and have no objection to the continuance. The party requesting the continuance should also file a motion to reset along with service sheets and instructions.

A trial continuance must be requested by written motion stating the reason, whether it is the first request, and whether the opposing party objects; the judge decides whether to grant it, and a contested continuance receives a contradictory hearing.

A written motion to continue the trial must be filed with the court. The motion must contain a brief reason for the continuance, whether this is the first request for a continuance, and whether the opposing party objects to the continuance. It is within the judge's sole discretion to grant or deny the continuance. If the continuance is contested, the matter will be set for a contradictory hearing.

A continuance request must include confirmation that adverse parties were contacted and have no objection, and the requesting party should file a Motion to Reset stating the reason, whether it is the first request, and whether the opponent objects.

All requests for a continuance shall include written confirmation via fax or email to the law clerk and minute clerk that the adverse parties have been contacted and have no objection to the continuance. The party requesting the continuance should also file a Motion to Reset. The motion must contain a brief reason for the continuance, whether this is the first request for a continuance, and whether the opposing party objects to the continuance.

A written motion to continue a trial must be filed with the court.

Continuance of Trials - A written Motion to Continue Trial must be filed with the court.

A continuance motion must state the reason, identify whether it is the first request, and state whether the opposing party objects.

The motion must contain a brief reason for the continuance, whether this is the first request for a continuance, and whether the opposing party objects to the continuance.

A continuance motion filed on the trial date is rarely granted absent an emergency, requires conferral with the opposing party and notice of that party's position, and may receive a contradictory hearing at the court's discretion.

Motions to Continue filed on the day of trial are rarely granted unless an emergency occurs. Please confer with the opposing party and apprise the Court as to the their disposition on the motion. Should there be opposition, the Court will advise the parties of the next step. A contradictory hearing may be held at the Court's discretion.

A request to continue a rule must include written confirmation, sent by fax or email to the law clerk, that adverse parties were contacted and do not object.

For a rule to be continued, the party requesting the rule must submit written confirmation via fax or email to the law clerk that the adverse parties have been contacted and have no objection to the continuance.

A continuance of trial requires a written motion stating the reason, whether it is the first request, and whether the opposing party objects.

A written motion to continue trial must be filed with the court. The motion must contain a brief reason for the continuance, whether this is the first request for a continuance, and whether the opposing party objects to the continuance.

A continuance may be granted only on good ground consistent with the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure.

Section 1. A continuance may be granted in any case only if there is good ground therefor, consistent with the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure.

Counsel unable to try a case must notify opposing counsel and file a written continuance motion stating the reasons, contact or due diligence, and whether the continuance is opposed.

If counsel is unable, for any reason, to try the case on the day fixed, he SHALL notify opposing counsel AND file a written motion for continuance giving his reasons for being unable to try said case, and present it to the Judge for his signature. The motion for continuance must show that the opposing counsel has been contacted (or that due diligence has been made to so contact) and whether said counsel opposes or does not oppose the said continuance.

An extension-of-time motion must state whether it requests the first, second, or a subsequent extension.

Section 3. Any motion for an extension of time shall contain a statement as to whether this motion is for the first, second, or subsequent extensions requested.

A continuance request must include written confirmation by fax or email to the law clerk and minute clerk that the adverse parties were contacted and do not object.

All requests for a continuance shall include written confirmation via fax or email to the law clerk and minute clerk that the adverse parties have been contacted and have no objection to the continuance.

A party seeking a continuance must submit written confirmation by fax or email that the opposing parties were contacted and do not object.

Continuances of Rules – in order for a rule to be continued, the party requesting the rule must submit written confirmation via fax or email to the Division that the opposing parties have been contacted and have no objection to the continuance.

A requested rule continuance requires written confirmation by fax or email that the adverse parties were contacted and do not object; the requesting party should also file a motion to reset with service sheets and instructions, and any objection results in a contradictory hearing on the scheduled rule date.

Continuances of rules - In order for a rule to be continued, the party requesting the rule must submit written confirmation via fax or email to the law clerk that the adverse parties have been contacted and have no objection to the continuance. The party requesting the continuance should also file a motion to reset along with service sheets and instructions. If there is an objection, a contradictory hearing will take place on the set rule date.

A continuance may not be granted by email or telephone, even though those channels may be used to notify the court of the motion.

While you may call or email to inform the court of a Motion to Continue, a continuance will not be granted via email or over the phone.

The scheduled dates and times may be modified only for good cause shown.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the dates and times set forth herein will not be modified except for good cause shown.

Failure to comply with the Case Management Order does not constitute good cause to continue or reset a scheduled trial.

Failure to comply with this Case Management Order shall not be deemed good cause for continuing or resetting of a scheduled trial.

Every continuance request must include fax or email confirmation that the adverse parties were contacted and do not object.

All requests for a continuance shall include written confirmation via fax or email to the law clerk and minute clerk that the adverse parties have been contacted and have no objection to the continuance.

A trial continuance requires a written motion stating the reason, whether it is the first request, and whether the opposing party objects.

A written motion to continue trial must be filed with the court. The motion must contain a brief reason for the continuance, whether this is the first request for a continuance, and whether the opposing party objects to the continuance.

A motion must be filed with the Clerk of Court before a matter may be continued, passed, or removed from the Division D docket in advance of the scheduled hearing.

As Orleans Parish Civil District Court is a court of record, and in order to preserve the integrity of the record, before a matter will be passed or removed from the docket of Division “D” in advance of the scheduled hearing, a Motion must be filed into the record with the Clerk of Court’s office.

A requested rule continuance requires written confirmation by fax or email that adverse parties were contacted and do not object, plus a motion to reset with service sheets and instructions; an objection results in a contradictory hearing on the scheduled date.

In order for a rule to be continued, the party requesting the rule must submit written confirmation via fax or email to the law clerk that the adverse parties have been contacted and have no objection to the continuance. The party requesting the continuance should also file a motion to reset along with service sheets and instructions. If there is an objection, a contradictory hearing will take place on the set rule date.

A trial continuance requires a written motion stating a brief reason, whether it is the first request, and whether the opposing party objects; the judge has sole discretion to decide, and a contested motion is heard on the morning of trial.

A written motion to continue trial must be filed with the court. The motion must contain a brief reason for the continuance, whether this is the first request for a continuance, and whether the opposing party objects to the continuance. It is within the judge's sole discretion to grant or deny the continuance. If the continuance is contested, the judge will hear the motion to continue on the morning of trial.

A party seeking a continuance of a trial date must file a written motion to continue.

Any party moving for a continuance of a trial date must file a written Motion to Continue.

Motions to continue trials must be filed at least 30 days before the trial date.

All motions to continue trials shall be filed not less than 30 days before the trial date.

A continuance motion filed within 30 days of trial will not be considered until the pretrial conference on the morning of trial.

Any motions to continue filed within 30 days of the trial date will not be considered until the pre-trial conference on the morning of the trial.

Every continuance motion must state the trial date and whether the continuance is opposed.

All motions to continue must indicate within the motion, the date of trial, and whether or not there is any opposition to the continuance.

A party requesting a continuance must submit written confirmation by fax or email to the Division K law clerks confirming that the adverse parties were contacted and do not object.

For a hearing to be continued, the party requesting the rule must submit written confirmation via fax or email to Division K law clerks that the adverse parties have been contacted and have no objection to the continuance.

A trial continuance requires a written motion stating the reason, whether it is the first continuance request, and whether the opposing party objects.

A written motion to continue the trial must be filed with the court. The motion must contain a brief reason for the continuance, whether this is the first request for a continuance, and whether the opposing party objects to the continuance.

A contested continuance will be set for a contradictory hearing.

If the continuance is contested, the matter will be set for a contradictory hearing.

Continuances are granted only at the judge's discretion.

Continuances are granted solely at the discretion of the Judge.

If a party objects to a requested continuance of a rule, a contradictory hearing will occur on the currently set rule date.

If there is an objection, a contradictory hearing will take place on the set rule date.

Continuances in summary-trial matters are within the assigned Judge's discretion.

Section 1. All exceptions, rules, motions and other matters entitled by law to summary trial shall be assigned for trial in all Sections at 10 A.M. on any legal day or at any other hour set by the Court during the session of the Court. Continuances in such matters shall be at the discretion of the Judge.

Ordinary and unfinished summary cases must be continued to a later date at the judge's discretion.

Section 2. Ordinary and summary cases not finished shall be continued to any subsequent day, entirely in the discretion of the Judge.

A continuance request should be accompanied by a motion to reset, service sheets, and instructions.

The party requesting the continuance should also file a motion to reset along with service sheets and instructions.

Counsel may extend a specific discovery deadline by written agreement.

Counsel may extend the discovery deadline for a specific discovery procedure by written agreement.

A continuance request should also include a motion to reset, service sheets, and instructions.

The party requesting the continuance should also file a motion to reset along with service sheets and instructions.

An objected-to continuance is set for a contradictory hearing on the scheduled rule date.

If there is an objection, a contradictory hearing will take place on the set rule date.

A contested trial continuance will be set for a contradictory hearing.

If the continuance is contested, the matter will be set for a contradictory hearing.

A continuance will not be granted when discovery is incomplete.

Continuances will NOT be granted because discovery is not complete.

Continuances are rarely granted, generally for emergencies, and require a motion to continue stating the reason and whether opposing counsel objects.

Continuances are rarely granted and generally for emergencies only. Because the parties have certified that their case would be ready for trial on the date selected, good reason must be shown before a continuance will be considered. A Motion to Continue must be filed with an explanation of the reason a continuance is necessary as well as a statement as to whether opposing counsel has an objection to the Continuance.

The court retains discretion to grant a continuance notwithstanding the preceding continuance requirements.

The Court may grant a continuance notwithstanding the over and above.