NYC Housing Court Glossary
Adjournment
Plain EnglishYour court date got pushed back
Legal Definition
When your court case is rescheduled to a later date. Either side can ask for an adjournment. The judge decides whether to grant it. Always get the new date in writing before you leave the courthouse.
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Practical Tip
Use the extra time — gather your evidence, call a legal aid hotline, and come back prepared.
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