Motion to Continue Trial
34-2021-00292775-CU-PO-GDS: George Brinsmead vs. Elk Grove Unified School District 01/30/2026 Hearing on Motion to Continue Trial in Department 47
Tentative Ruling
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The hearing is DROPPED from calendar. This hearing was set in anticipation of a motion to continue trial. No motion was filed. Further, on January 16, 2026, the Court previously granted a motion to continue trial filed by another party. As trial has already been continued, any further motion to continue the prior trial date would be moot.
This case has been assigned to Department 47 for hearing. In the event that either party requests a hearing the matter will be heard at 9:30 a.m. in Department 47. Any party requesting an oral argument must contact the clerk at (916) 874-5487 and opposing counsel or parties in pro per by 12:00 p.m. on the court day before the hearing. If a proper request for hearing is not made, this shall become the order of the Court.
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34-2021-00292775-CU-PO-GDS: George Brinsmead vs. Elk Grove Unified School District 01/30/2026 Hearing on Motion to Continue Trial in Department 47
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