IL · rules
Ill. S. Ct. R. 280.3
Continuance of Trial or Voluntary Dismissal of Credit Card or Debt Buyer Collection Actions
Collection Actions.
Absent a properly noticed written motion for continuance under Rule 231 or for voluntary
dismissal under section 2-1009 of the Code of Civil Procedure (735 ILCS 5/2-1009), a motion for
continuance or voluntary dismissal made on the date of trial shall be denied, and the case shall
proceed to trial, unless:
(a) The court finds that (i) each party has consented to a continuance with an understanding
of the potential consequences of not consenting and (ii) a continuance serves the interest of
justice; or
(b) The court is unable to proceed on the trial date, in which case an order may be entered
continuing the case for a final trial date.
(c) Nothing herein shall limit the right of any litigant to seek a continuance subject the
provisions and requirements of Rule 231(f).
History
Adopted June 8, 2018, eff. Oct. 1, 2018.
Provenance
- Source
- illinoiscourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-14
- Edition
- 2026-09-14
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