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3 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 26 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from In the Matter of Steven.

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1 In the Matter of Steven Anchor
ny · 2006
green “the grant or denial of a motion for 'an adjournment for any purpose is a matter resting within the sound discretion of the trial court” 20
2 G.-K., SOPHIA M., MTR. OF
nyappdiv · 2011
green “failed to demonstrate that the need for the adjournment to arrange transportation was not based on a lack of due diligence on her part” 3
3 In re Ella B.
ny · 1972
green “held that a defendant may not use the right to counsel of choice 'as a means to delay judicial proceedings . . . ' thus, appellate courts must recognize 'a trial court's wide latitude in balancing the right to counsel of choice against the needs of fairness and against the deman…” 3

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