[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Date] [Judge's Name] [Judge's Designation] [Judge's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Plaintiff's Motion to Continue This Action as a Pending Case Dear Honorable [Judge's Last Name], I am writing this letter as the plaintiff in the above-mentioned case, [Case Name and Number]. I hereby submit this Motion to Continue This Action as a Pending Case, pursuant to the Rules of Civil Procedure [cite the specific rule(s)] in the District of Columbia. [Include a brief introduction explaining the purpose of the letter.] I. Background: [Provide a concise summary of the case history, including key dates, events, and parties involved. Mention any pending motions, past continuances, or court-ordered deadlines.] II. Reason for Continuance: [State the reason(s) that justify the need for a continuance. Examples can include the unavailability of a crucial witness, discovery issues delaying the progression of the case, complexity of legal issues, personal or professional conflicts of counsel, etc. Provide detailed facts and evidence to support your request.] III. Legal Basis: [Briefly explain the relevant court rules or statutes that support your motion. Cite specific sections or rules and include any necessary legal arguments.] IV. Prejudice or Inconvenience: [Demonstrate that granting the motion for continuance will not cause prejudice or inconvenience to the opposing party or the court. Address any potential harm that may arise and explain how it can be adequately addressed with the proposed continuance.] V. Proposed Alternative Dates: [Specify any preferred dates for rescheduling the case, taking into account the availability of all parties involved. If there are specific constraints (e.g., witness availability, conflicting court schedules), explain the reasoning behind the proposed alternative dates.] VI. Conclusion: [Summarize the main points of the motion and reiterate the need for the court to grant the continuance. Express gratitude for the court's consideration of the motion and mention a willingness to participate in any further discussions or hearings.] Please find attached a proposed Order for the court's convenience, should the motion be granted. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I respectfully request that the court grant this Motion to Continue This Action as a Pending Case. If the court requires any further information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me or my legal counsel. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Case Reference Number] [Your Contact Information] Enclosures: — Proposed Order