What Does It Mean to File a Continued Claim?
Scheduling conflicts are common for small claims defendants and plaintiffs alike. If you have been issued a subpoena for a court time or date that you can’t possibly attend, you won’t need the expensive services of an attorney to reschedule. Filing a request for continuance on your own behalf is simple, fast, and easy. 1. Have a Good Reason
How to request a continuance in a small claims case?
DOCKET# (The docket number exactly as it appears on your subpoena) I am submitting this Request for Continuance as the Defendant in the small claims case named above.
What happens if my claim is accepted for the week ending?
You will be instructed that your claim for the week ending (the week you claimed) has been accepted and have the opportunity to obtain a summary of your claim. If you think you have given a wrong answer to any question and your claim has already been accepted, you must call a claims specialist.
What do I need to ask for a continuance?
The first thing you will need to request a continuance is a valid reason. This reason could be scheduling conflicts or the inability to acquire necessary documents before the assigned date. You will be required to explain your reason in your request.
