Judge: Mark H. Epstein, Case: 22SMCV01290, Date: 2024-07-26 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 22SMCV01290    Hearing Date: July 26, 2024    Dept: I

The request to continue the trial is DENIED.  If the defense wishes, counsel can withdraw immediately by filing a notice of change of counsel to demonstrate that defendant wishes to proceed without counsel.  However, the case has been pending for two years and the current trial date was set long ago.  The court believes that a six month continuance is prejudicial to the plaintiff and the court cannot accommodate it.