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A. All continuance motions must specifically state the basis for the motion. Certificates of Conference are required. Agreed/Unopposed motions should contain agreed counsel signatures. For cases on file over one year, client signatures are also required from all parties.
B. Agreed/Unopposed Motions for Continuance do not require a hearing. Only continuance motions which lack agreement or have opposition must be set for a hearing before the Court.
C. A new proposed Agreed Scheduling Order and Discovery Plan must be included (see requirements for ASO's above). These must include a detailed account of what discovery/ depositions/issues remain, which parties they involve and a specific date when those issues will be resolved.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Vernon's Texas Rules Annotated - VTRA TX R DALLAS CTY CT 1 Continuances - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/vernon-s-texas-rules-annotated/vtratx-r-dallas-cty-ct-1-continuances/
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