Spence v. Jones

JOHNSON, Judge.

In defendant’s first Assignment of Error she contends that the court erred in denying defendant’s motion for a continuance. We do not agree.

Rule 40(b), N. C. Rules Civ. P., states, in pertinent part, “A continuance may be granted only for good cause shown and upon such terms and conditions as justice may require.” “The motion must state the grounds therefor and must show good cause for the requested continuance.” W. Shuford, N.C. Civil Practice and Procedure sec. 40-4 (2d ed. 1981). Continuances are addressed to the sound discretion of trial judges. Shankle v. Shankle, 289 N.C.…