§ 20-7-101. Grounds — Timing
Continuances are regulated by this chapter, and may always be granted by the court, upon good cause shown, in any stage of the action. Code 1858, § 4245 (deriv. Acts 1794, ch. 1, § 26); Shan., § 6083; mod. Code 1932, § 10341; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 20-1101.
§ 20-7-102. Consent of Parties
Any cause may be continued by mutual consent of the parties when approved by the court, or on sufficient cause shown by affidavit.
§ 20-7-103. Terms on Which Granted
The court, in so entering or in granting continuances, may impose terms upon the party at whose instance the cause has been continued, by making the party pay costs, or otherwise, as may best further the progress of the cause and the ends of justice. Code 1858, § 2942 (deriv. Acts 1779 (Apr.), ch. 4, […]
§ 20-7-104. Judgment for Costs
If a continuance is granted on payment of costs, the court shall enter judgment and award execution for the costs. Code 1858, § 2943 (deriv. Acts 1829, ch. 33, § 4); Shan., § 4664; Code 1932, § 8792; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 20-1104.
§ 20-7-105. Death of Party During Continuance
The death of a party shall not prevent a trial at the term at which the cause is revived. Code 1858, § 2944; Shan., § 4665; mod. Code 1932, § 8793; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 20-1105.
§ 20-7-106. Member of General Assembly as Attorney, Party or Witness in Case
Upon the motion of a member of the general assembly qualified to make such motion under this section, or the member’s attorney or representative, any court, constituted under the laws of this state, any administrative board or commission or other agency authorized to conduct hearings shall grant a continuance or postponement of the proceedings, at […]