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W.D. La. LR 16.8

Absence of Material Witness

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Every motion for a continuance upon the ground of the absence of a material witness must be

accompanied by the affidavit of the party applying therefor, or his or her attorney, setting forth the

efforts made to procure attendance and the facts he/she expects to prove by such witness.

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Retrieved
2026-09-18
Edition
fed-district-2026-09-19
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e54c16811ab20b52c94cdfcc23883fb0a6272f87971392ce0d3d37b189fffa19
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