Motion to Continue Trial and Related Dates
Having considered the moving papers, the Court rules as follows. No opposing papers were filed.
BACKGROUND
On March 14, 2018, Plaintiff Maximilian Harper (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Lauren Chu and Hing Chu (“Defendants”) alleging motor vehicle negligence for an incident that occurred on March 31, 2016.
On January 24, 2020, Defendants filed a motion to continue trial pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.1332.
Trial is set for March 20, 2020.
PARTIES’ REQUESTS
Defendants ask the Court to: (1) continue trial to September 22, 2020, (2) continue the final status conference to September 8, 2020, and (3) relate all discovery and motion deadlines to the September 22, 2020 trial date.
LEGAL STANDARD
Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.1332, subdivision (a), “[t]o ensure the prompt disposition of civil cases, the dates assigned for a trial are firm. All parties and their counsel must regard the date set
Hearing Date
February 19, 2020
Type
Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)
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Motion to Continue Trial and Related Dates
Having considered the moving papers, the Court rules as follows. No opposing papers were filed.
BACKGROUND
On March 14, 2018, Plaintiff Maximilian Harper (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Lauren Chu and Hing Chu (“Defendants”) alleging motor vehicle negligence for an incident that occurred on March 31, 2016.
On January 24, 2020, Defendants filed a motion to continue trial pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.1332.
Trial is set for March 20, 2020.
PARTIES’ REQUESTS
Defendants ask the Court to: (1) continue trial to September 22, 2020, (2) continue the final status conference to September 8, 2020, and (3) relate all discovery and motion deadlines to the September 22, 2020 trial date.
LEGAL STANDARD
Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.1332, subdivision (a), “[t]o ensure the prompt disposition of civil cases, the dates assigned for a trial are firm. All parties and their counsel must regard the date set