Minnesota § 546.08 - CONTINUANCE
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 546.08 — CONTINUANCE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 546.08. CONTINUANCE
A motion to postpone a trial for the absence of evidence can only be made upon affidavit, stating the evidence expected to be obtained, the reasons for its absence and for expecting that it can be procured, and showing its materiality and that due diligence has been used to procure it; and if the adverse party thereupon admits that such evidence would be given and that it be considered as actually given on the trial, or offered and rejected as improper, the trial shall not be postponed.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 546.08
What does Minnesota Statutes § 546.08 cover?
Section 546.08 ("CONTINUANCE") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. 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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