Rule 40
                                  Continuance


   (a)  Bench Trials.  Once a trial date has been set, a continuance will be
granted only upon written stipulation of the parties filed, or order of the
Court upon showing of good cause.

   (b)  Jury Trials.

       (1)  Prior to or at the pre-trial conference, request for continuance shall be
granted upon written stipulation of the parties filed, or upon order of the
Court upon showing good cause.

       (2) After pre-trial conference, all requests for a continuance must be made in
the form of a written motion and affidavit with reasonable notice provided to
the opposing counsel and the Court.  A continuance will be granted by the Court
only upon showing of good cause.

   (c)  In any case, continuances shall be granted for only so long as is
necessary taking into account not only the request or consent of the parties,
but also the public interest in prompt disposition of cases.