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| Your
Address. |
| Date. |
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| The Clerk to the
Justices, |
| Name of
Magistrates Court, |
| Address. |
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| Dear Sir/Madam, |
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| Your Name. |
| Case Type, and
Number. |
| Court Name. |
| Hearing date. |
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| In reference to
the above matter... |
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| My case is listed
for [Court Name] on the [Enter date of Hearing.] |
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| I would request
that the Hearing on that date is adjourned because... [outline your
reason] |
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- I am unwell/injured and unable to
attend Court. I enclose a letter from my Doctor confirming this.
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- I have a Hospital appointment on that
date which cannot be rearranged. I enclose confirmation of the
appointment.
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- There has been a family emergency
which prevents me from attending. [Include details.]
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- My Witness. [Insert name of witness,]
is unable to attend on that date and I am unable to properly defend
myself without their attendance. As such it is in the interests
of justice that the case be adjourned.
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- I have already booked a... [Holiday,
Flight, Business Trip,] which cannot be cancelled without financial
penalties.
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- I have previous work commitments which
are very difficult to re-arrange.
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| When re-listing
the case I would ask that you kindly avoid the following inconvenient
dates, |
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| [Insert date to
avoid.] |
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| Please notify me
with the adjournment date. I the Court requires any further details
please do not hesitate to contact me. |
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| Yours
Faithfully, |
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| Signature, |
| Print your Name. |
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