CIVIL PROCEDURE — Adjournment — Discretion to Refuse Adjournment Must Be Exercised Judicially and Judiciously

Refusal of adjournment is discretionary but must be exercised judicially, not arbitrarily. Judicial discretion requires consideration of relevant factors and fairness to both parties. The principle applies to civil procedure. The rule prevents arbitrary denial of adjournments that prejudice a party's right to be heard.…