Chin v. Meier

Opinion

YEGAN, J.

—We hold that Code of Civil Procedure section 583.340, subdivision (c) tolling includes the aggregate time a case is continued because of courtroom unavailability regardless of whether a reasonable time remains *1475to bring the action to trial before the expiration of the five-year limitation period.1

Dawn M. Chin appeals from an order dismissing her civil action for failure to bring the case to trial within five years. (§§ 583.310, 583.340, 583.360. ) The trial court ruled that a series of continuances based upon courtroom unavailability did not extend or toll the five-year period…