Glynn v. Stoneville Furniture Co., Inc.

WELLS, Judge.

Plaintiff contends the court erred in denying his N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1A-1, Rule 56(f) motion for a continuance as against the Wickes defendants. We disagree.

Rule 56(f) provides as follows:(f) When affidavits are unavailable. — Should it appear from the affidavits of a party opposing the motion that he cannot for reasons stated present by affidavit facts essential to justify his opposition, the court may refuse the application for judgment or may order a continuance to permit affidavits to be obtained or depositions to be taken or discovery to be had or may make such other order as…