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Tenn. Code Ann. § 20-7-101 (2026)

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Continuances are regulated by this chapter, and may always be granted by the court, upon good cause shown, in any stage of the action.

Code 1858, § 4245 (deriv. Acts 1794, ch. 1, § 26); Shan., §6083; mod. Code 1932, § 10341; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 20-1101.

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Cited in 13 cases (4 in the last 5 years), 2011–2025 · leading case: Cole Bryan Howell, III v. Cheryl Ryerkerk, 372 S.W.3d 576 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2012).
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Cole Bryan Howell, III v. Cheryl Ryerkerk, 372 S.W.3d 576 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2012). · cites it 2× “Howell appeals, raising a single issue for review, which is taken from his brief: “Whether the trial court erred and abused its discretion in failing to grant [Mr.”
Michael Holley v. Bethany Holley Ortiz (Tenn. Ct. App. 2017). · cites it 3× “” Tenn. Code Ann. § 20-7-101 (2009). This Court recently explained the standard a trial court applies when ruling on a motion to continue in Tidwell v.”
Zulu Naantaanbuu v. Sheila Naantaanbuu (Tenn. Ct. App. 2011). · cites it 4× “Tenn. Code Ann. § 20-7-101 provides that “[c]ontinuances .”
In Re Charles A. (Tenn. Ct. App. 2017). · cites it 2× “On appeal, Mother argues that, “[g]iven the importance of all information being necessary for the Court in order to terminate the parental rights of a biological parent, and of the parent’s right to bring all exonerating information before the court, [M]other contends that the…”
In Re: Conservatorship of Gloriadean S. Porter (Tenn. Ct. App. 2019). · cites it 2× “Tennessee Code Annotated section 20-7-101 provides that a continuance “may always be granted by the court, upon good cause shown, at any stage of the action.”
Fatma Adel Sekik v. Nehad Abdelnabi (Tenn. Ct. App. 2020). · cites it 2× “Having addressed all issues raised by Brother and Sister-in-Law by affirming the trial court’s rulings that they challenged, we now turn to the issues raised by Husband.”
Fatma Adel Sekik v. Nehad Abdelnabi (Tenn. Ct. App. 2021). · cites it 2× “Having addressed all issues raised by Brother and Sister-in-Law by affirming the trial court’s rulings that they challenged, we now turn to the issues raised by Husband.”
In Re Sebashtian K. (Tenn. Ct. App. 2021). · cites it 2× “Tenn. Code Ann. § 20-7-101 (2009). “[T]he moving party must supply some ‘strong excuse’ for postponing the trial date.”
Justin Zachery Conners v. Kelly Suzanne Hahn (Tenn. Ct. App. 2025). · cites it 2× “Tenn. Code Ann. § 20-7-101 (2021). These decisions “are fact-specific.”
In Re Remington B. (Tenn. Ct. App. 2025). · cites it 2× “Tenn. Code Ann. § 20-7-101 (2021). We will not disturb the court’s decision absent a clear showing of an abuse of discretion and unfair prejudice.”
James Fitzpatrick Dendy v. Amy Michelle Dendy (Tenn. Ct. App. 2012). · cites it 2× “” Tenn. Code Ann. § 20-7-101 et seq. governs continuances.”
Freddie Davis v. Shelby Cnty. Gov't (Tenn. Ct. App. 2011). · cites it 2× “Tennessee Code Annotated Section 20-7-101 provides that “[c]ontinuances .”
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