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A short-cause calendar is a list of court cases that are scheduled for a trial within 10 days after the opposing party is given notice. The trial must not take longer than a specified period, usually an hour. It helps to speed up the legal process and resolve cases quickly.
A short-cause calendar is a type of trial calendar used in courts. It is a list of cases that can be scheduled for a trial within a short period of time, usually 10 days after the opposing party is given notice. The request for scheduling must include an affidavit that the trial will take no longer than a certain specified period, such as an hour.
For example, if a plaintiff wants to schedule a short-cause trial, they must give notice to the defendant and file a request with the court. If the court approves the request, the trial will be scheduled within 10 days. This type of calendar is useful for resolving disputes quickly and efficiently.
Other types of calendars include:
These calendars help to organize and prioritize cases or business for a court or deliberative assembly.