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NO. _ ___
IN THE INTEREST OF IN THE DISTRICT COURT

__________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT

A CHILD ______________ COUNTY, TEXAS

MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE

This Motion for Continuance is brought by ______________________________,
Respondent, who shows in support:
1. This case is presently set for trial on _______________.
2. Respondent needs a continuance:
_______ For additional time to retain a lawyer;
_______ To obtain medical treatment;
_______ For business obligations;
_______ Other: (Specify)________________________________________
3. This continuance is not sought solely for delay but that justice may be done.
________________________________ prays that the Court grant the Motion for
Continuance.
Respectfully Submitted,


Respondent






Verification

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I, the undersigned , swear under oath that the above Motion for Continuance is true and
correct.


Respondent

SIGNED under oath before me on .


Notary Public, State of ____________

Notice of Hearing

The above motion is set for hearing on ___ at .m. in the courtroom
for the _____________________ court located at __________________________
City_________________, State__________, Zip ________ .
SIGNED on .

Judge or Clerk


Certificate of Service
I certify that a true copy of the above was served on each attorney of record or party by
hand delivery, FAX or certified mail at the last known address in accordance with the Texas
Rules of Civil Procedure on ____________, 20_____.


Respondent