Rule 7.021 - UT 7.020 CONTINUANCES; STAY OF DEFAULTED PARTIES PENDING TRIAL(1) Continuances pursuant to UTCR 7.020 shall be on a form prescribed by the court. A first request for a continuance must be filed electronically, and any subsequent continuance request must be presented at the Presiding Judge's ex parte.(2) In multiple party cases, when a default order has been taken against a specific party and the other defendants will proceed to trial, an attorney may move the court to stay the requirement to apply for a judgment by default and avoid dismissal under UTCR 7.020 for the defaulted party, pending the outcome of trial.(3) A party wishing to "reinstate" a party or case after entry of a judgment of dismissal under UTCR 7.020 must seek relief from judgment under ORCP 71. The motion for relief from judgment must be supported by an affidavit or declaration establishing the reason(s) justifying relief under ORCP 71 B, and must be served on all parties as provided in ORCP 71 B. (a) If the ORCP 71 motion for relief from judgment is uncontested, the moving party may appear at ex parte.(b) If the ORCP 71 motion for relief from judgment is contested, the moving party must contact the assigned motions judge to schedule a hearing. If a motions judge has not been assigned, the moving party request the appointment of a motions judge at ex parte.(c) All fees required by ORS 21.200(1)(d) apply.Multnomah Supp. L. R. 7.021
Amended effective 2/1/2024.