{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "cplr", "section": "4402", "citation": "CPLR § 4402", "heading": "Motion for continuance or new trial during trial", "text": ["Rule 4402. Motion for continuance or new trial during trial. At any time during the trial, the court, on motion of any party, may order a continuance or a new trial in the interest of justice on such terms as may be just."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/4402", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "**At any time during trial**, on any party's motion, the judge **may** order a **continuance** (pause) or a **new trial** \"**in the interest of justice**,\" on whatever terms are just. Discretionary — the judge decides. ★", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/cplr/4402", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}