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		Section/Rule:	65.02
Subject:	Rule 65 - Rules of Civil Procedure - Rules Governing Civil Procedure in the Circuit Courts - Continuances	Publication / Adopted Date:	January 19, 1973
Topic:	Continuance in Civil Actions Against Non-residents	Revised / Effective Date:	January 1, 1994

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65.02. Continuance in Civil Actions Against Nonresidents

The court shall grant such continuance to a nonresident defendant as may be proper to afford a reasonable opportunity to defend.

(Amended Jan. 19, 1973, eff. Sept. 1, 1973; Sept. 28, 1993, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.)

Committee Note - 1974

This is substantially the same as prior Rule 65.02 but it has been broadened to cover all non-resident defendants.