{"data":{"id":"us-mt/m.-unif.-r.-j.-c.-cts.-18","jurisdiction":"us-mt","citation":"M. Unif. R. J. \u0026 C. Cts. 18","heading":"Continuances.","body":"(a) A continuance or resetting of a trial or hearing may be granted upon a showing of good cause. The motion for continuance must be made in writing and served upon the opposing party or counsel.\n(b) No continuance will be granted if not timely made. A continuance will not be granted if a party appears at the time set for a hearing or trial unprepared.\n(c) A continuance will not be granted except for good cause, without timely notice given to all parties.","path":["TITLE 25. CIVIL PROCEDURE","CHAPTER 24. MONTANA UNIFORM RULES FOR THE JUSTICE AND CITY COURTS","Part 1. Rules"],"source_url":"https://mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0250/chapter_0240/part_0010/section_0180/0250-0240-0010-0180.html","current_through":"Montana Code Annotated 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:50:13Z","sha256":"7d566a4d55d609abd08c3f53676a6679ee85fadb95759c8cc2d6bcbc924ae17e","source_id":"us-mt","stale":false,"prev":"us-mt/m.-unif.-r.-j.-c.-cts.-17","next":"us-mt/m.-unif.-r.-j.-c.-cts.-19"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}