Cal. Civ. Code § 13-40-114
Delay in trial - undertaking.
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If either party requests a delay in trial longer than five days, the court in its discretion may, upon good cause shown, require either of the parties to give bond or other security approved and fixed by the court in an amount for the payment to the opposite party of such sum as he may be damaged due to the delay.
Under Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-40-114, when a party in an eviction proceeding asks the court to postpone the trial by more than five days, the court has discretion to require that party—or the opposing party—to post a bond or other approved security. The bond is meant to cover any financial harm the other side might suffer because of the delay. The court sets the amount and form of the security based on what it finds appropriate given the circumstances.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-40-114 is relevant to landlords involved in eviction proceedings who anticipate or face a request to push the trial date back more than five days. Operators who find themselves in this situation should be aware that the court may condition any such delay on the posting of a bond or security, which could be required of either side. Keeping thorough records of ongoing costs and damages tied to any delay can help document the financial impact if the court considers the appropriate bond amount.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-40-114, tenants have the right to know that if a trial delay of more than five days is requested—by either side—the court may require a bond or security to protect against financial harm caused by that delay. This provision can be relevant if a landlord seeks a postponement that leaves a tenant in prolonged uncertainty about their housing situation. Tenants who have questions about how this provision applies to their proceedings may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Colorado eviction law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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