Court Hearing Continuance Request

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In Michigan, if a motion for continuance is not granted and you do not attend the hearing, the judge may issue the writ of eviction shortly after the hearing. Its crucial to confirm the status of your motion as soon as the court reopens. Michigan law requires the landlord to file an order of eviction and pay the fee before a judge can issue a writ of eviction. Consider reaching out to a local legal aid organization for immediate support.

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Since you haven't received any communication from the court regarding your motion for continuance, I recommend checking with the court as soon as possible to confirm whether your motion has been received and considered.
Have you tried contacting the court to verify the status of your motion for continuance?
Court will be closed for Columbus Day which is day before hearing
Given the urgency, you should contact the court immediately when it reopens after Columbus Day to verify the status of your motion for continuance. If the motion isn't granted, you risk the judge issuing a writ of eviction at the scheduled hearing.
Have you considered contacting a local legal aid organization for immediate assistance?
In Detroit Michigan at * district court landlord must file order of eviction with court first the judge doesn’t issue this without form being filed and fee paid
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In Michigan, if a motion for continuance is not granted and you do not attend the hearing, the judge may issue the writ of eviction shortly after the hearing. It's crucial to confirm the status of your motion as soon as the court reopens.
Have you checked if your landlord has filed the necessary order of eviction and paid the required fee?
They have not
It sounds like you have a strong case for requesting a continuance given the medical and employment circumstances. Here are some key points to consider:
- Michigan law requires the landlord to file an order of eviction and pay the fee before a judge can issue a writ of eviction.
- Given the urgency, contact the court immediately when it reopens to verify the status of your motion.
- Consider reaching out to a local legal aid organization for immediate assistance.
Have you prepared any additional documentation or evidence to support your motion for continuance?