"Adjournments should be granted as a matter of professional courtesy and should not be conditioned on substantive concessions in a case."
"I thought this was extremely discourteous. The types of concessions my adversary wanted would put my client in a much more difficult position defending the matter."
"The court declined to grant the adjournment since the rules of that judge specifically required the consent of all parties to adjourn an appearance."
"Not wanting to miss the conference, and unable to find coverage to attend the scheduled appearance, I ended up adjusting my vacation so I was able to appear at the conference."
Lawyers frequently juggle multiple obligations, necessitating requests for adjournments to balance court appearances and personal responsibilities. Adjournments are typically granted as a matter of professional courtesy and should not be contingent on substantive concessions. A personal experience illustrates the challenges faced when an adversary conditions consent for an adjournment on concessions that could harm a client. Ultimately, the court's rules may require consent from all parties, leading to adjustments in personal plans to meet court obligations.
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