Small Claims Court Motion For Continuance

by Stephanie from Orlando, Florida, Orange County

How to file for a continuance / date change? I understand it's a Motion? What steps do I need to do?

Answer to Florida Court Forms Question

Dear Stephanie,

I think what you need to do is file a Motion for Continuance.

It includes the heading for the circuit and county; names of the Plaintiff and Defendant; case number; the title is "Motion for Continuance".

Then request a continuance and give the reasons for your request.

File it with the clerk of court, and copy it to the other party. Below is a sample of the format for a Motion for Continuance:

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Sample Motion For Continuance

IN THE COUNTY COURT IN AND FOR ________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

County Civil .

Case No.:_________________

Plaintiff

VS.

Defendant
_____________________________/

MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE

COMES NOW the ___________________ and moves this Honorable Court to:
______________________________________________

______________________________________________

______________________________________________



The reason for this request is:
______________________________________________

______________________________________________

______________________________________________



I HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy hereof has been furnished by _______ mailed; ______faxed and mailed; hand delivered; to the persons listed below on _________ day of __________ 20 ____.

Other Party:_______________________

Name:______________________

Address:____________________

City State Zip:______________

Telephone No._______________



Dated: _________________

_________________________________

Your Signature
Printed Name: _____________________

Address: _____________________

City State Zip: _____________________

Telephone No.: _____________________

End Sample Motion Form
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Just copy and paste the above into your word processor or text editor and fill in the blanks. If you prefer, Standard Legal publishes this professionally prepared Motion for Continuance form.

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