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E.D. La. LR 16.8

Absence of Material Witness

activein force · 2011-02-01 – presentact-effective-date

Every motion for a continuance based upon absence of a material witness must be accompanied

by the affidavit of the moving party or attorney, setting forth the efforts made to procure

attendance and the facts expected to be proved by the witness. If the opposite party admits that

the witness, if called, would testify as set forth in the affidavit, the court may, in its discretion,

deny the motion.

History

[Amended February 1, 2011]

Provenance

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Retrieved
2026-09-18
Edition
fed-district-2026-09-19
Content hash
2322de709b43d6d9fda676b115b6d1b142c023b4436f9edd9fd228a1d25a8e24
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