California § 7871 - A continuance may be granted only upon a showing of good cause. Neither a stipula
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§ 7871. A continuance may be granted only upon a showing of good cause. Neither a stipula
(a) A continuance may be granted only upon a showing of good cause. Neither a stipulation between counsel nor the convenience of the parties is in and of itself a good cause. (b) Unless the court for good cause entertains an oral motion for continuance, written notice of a motion for a continuance of the hearing shall be filed within two court days of the date set for the hearing, together with affidavits or declarations detailing specific facts showing that a continuance is necessary. (c) A continuance shall be granted only for that period of time shown to be necessary by the evidence considered at the hearing on the motion. Whenever a continuance is granted, the facts proven which require the continuance shall be entered upon the minutes of the court.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7871
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7871 cover?
Section 7871 ("A continuance may be granted only upon a showing of good cause. Neither a stipula") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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