[djmcmath]

IANAL, but in some cases, it may be possible to file for damages due to lost work. His 5 continuances cost you 5 days work -- if you can demonstrate that upon winning a contested hearing, you may be able to have the court order the defendant to pay you for those lost days of work. Just a thought -- I'd recommend taking it up with your lawyer.

The other note is that you do have a right to be notified of a change of trial date. Rules for continuances vary from state to state, but I don't know of any systems that don't tell you about a continuance until the day of the trial. Hmmm, I suppose you could make a pre-trial motion -- but if we've done 5 PTM's for continuance, it may be time for more drastic measures. Maybe filing for a new judge? This one is clearly off his rocker.

Good luck -- and I'd push to stick with it, if at all possible.

Dan