821 So. 2d 542 - Connor v. Scroggs’s Empirical Analysis

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19 state decisions

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The sentences later courts lift from this opinion, ranked by how many decisions quote each — the parts of the opinion doing the work. These counts are smaller than the citation total above because most of the 19 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “A continuance may be granted in any case if there is good ground therefor. The trial judge must consider the particular facts in each case in deciding whether to grant or deny a continuance. Some factors to consider are diligence, good faith and reasonable grounds. Equally important is the [other party’s] corollary right to have his case heard as soon as is practicable. The trial judge may also weigh the condition of the hacourt docket, fairness to both parties and other litigants before the court, and the need for orderly and prompt administration of justice. Generally, a litigant whose lawyer withdraws at or near trial may be entitled to a continuance to employ another attorney. However, because [the other party’s] desire to have the ease against him tried is also a factor, [a party] is not entitled to indefinite continuances simply because he is unable to secure counsel. A trial judge is vested with wide discretion in granting or denying a continuance under La. C.C.P. art. 1601, and his ruling will not be disturbed on appeal in the absence of clear abuse. (Internal citations omitted.)”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. Guillaume v. Brookshire Grocery Co. · Tarbutton v. Tarbutton