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Missouri Revised Statutes Title XXXV. Civil Procedure and Limitations § 517.071. Continuation of case, when--rescheduling

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. A case shall be continued to a day certain upon the request of any party made on or before the return date of the summons.

2. A case may be continued to a day certain, not exceeding thirty days, upon:

(1) The motion of the judge without consent of any party; or

(2) The agreement of all parties; or

(3) The application of any party and for good cause shown.

3. A case may be continued generally as follows:

(1) By written agreement of all parties; or

(2) When all defendants have not been timely served with process; or

(3) If it appears to the judge that there is discovery or other trial preparation to be done that would reasonably require more than thirty days.

4. When a case has been continued generally, it may be rescheduled for trial or other proceeding before the court on fifteen days' written notice to all parties.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Missouri Revised Statutes Title XXXV. Civil Procedure and Limitations § 517.071. Continuation of case, when--rescheduling - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mo/title-xxxv-civil-procedure-and-limitations/mo-rev-st-517-071/

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