L. R. Prac. Sup. Ct. 3.3
As amended through December 6, 2023
A short cause is any civil case stipulated to by all the parties to take less than 1 hour to try to the court. If the trial of any short cause is not completed within 1 hour of actual trial time, the trial judge shall make such order as is appropriate which may include a continuance or order that the case is placed on the regular trial calendar without preference.
L. R. Prac. Sup. Ct. 3.3