Motion To Reschedule Hearing

Summary

If you cannot attend a court hearing due to medical reasons or employment commitments, you can file a motion to reschedule. Draft a Motion to Continue Hearing including your case details, reasons for rescheduling, and attach supporting documents like medical notes or job confirmations. File the motion with the court and notify the opposing party. Follow up with the court for updates. Consider seeking legal representation to assist with the process.

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help on how to file the motion
To file a motion to reschedule your hearing, follow these steps:
*. Draft the Motion:
- Title: "Motion to Continue Hearing" or "Motion to Reschedule Hearing."
- Include your case number, parties involved, and the court's name.
- State the reason for your request (medical condition, husband's new job).
- Attach supporting documents (medical note, job confirmation).
*. File the Motion:
- Submit the motion to the court where your case is being heard.
- Check the court's website for e-filing options or submit in person/by mail.
*. Notify the Opposing Party:
- Serve a copy of the motion to the opposing party or their lawyer.
*. Follow Up:
- Confirm receipt and follow up with the court for any updates.
Would you like more information on the specific format or content for the motion?
draft the motion
Certainly! Here's a draft for your motion to reschedule the hearing:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE CITY OF DETROIT
Case No. [Your Case Number]
Nikki Brown and Shaun Brown,
Plaintiffs,
v.
[Landlord's Name],
Defendant.
MOTION TO CONTINUE HEARING
NOW COME the Plaintiffs, Nikki Brown and Shaun Brown, and respectfully move this Honorable Court to continue the hearing currently scheduled for October *, *. In support of this Motion, Plaintiffs state as follows:
*. Parties and Background:
- Plaintiffs are Nikki Brown and Shaun Brown.
- A disposition hearing for a writ has been scheduled for October *, *.
*. Reason for Continuance:
- Plaintiff Nikki Brown underwent foot surgery in August * and is currently unable to walk.
- Plaintiff Shaun Brown started a new job on October *, *, and cannot take time off work.
*. Supporting Documents:
- Attached hereto is a medical note from Nikki Brown's doctor.
- Attached heretois a job confirmation letter from Shaun Brown's employer.
*. Request:
- Plaintiffs respectfully request that the Court continue the hearing to a later date to allow them time to recover and secure representation.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully request that this Honorable Court grant their Motion to Continue the Hearing currently scheduled for October *, *, to a later date convenient for the Court and the parties.
Respectfully submitted,
[Signatures]
Nikki Brown
Shaun Brown
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]
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Make sure to attach the supporting documents and file the motion with the court. Serve a copy to the opposing party and follow up with the court for updates.
Good luck! If you need more help, feel free to ask.