Seventeenth Cir. — Judge Edward H. Merrigan Jr.: Judge preferences

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Motion for Continuance may also be scheduled for a hearing, when one party objects or depending on the type of hearing being asked to be continued. If there are no objections from either side, a copy of the e-filed motion and a proposed “AGREED ORDER” continuing the case may be emailed to the Judicial Assistant for the Judge to enter. Kindly explain in the body of the email how far out the requested reset should be, eg: 30/60/90 days out. Canceling a hearing will also require an email to the Judicial Assistant with the opposing party copied, outlining the reason for the cancellation.

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Seventeenth Cir. — Judge Edward H. Merrigan Jr.: Judge preferences

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