Also known as: enlargements of time · enlarge time · enlarging the time · extension of time · enlargement of time limit
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A court-ordered extension of the time allowed to perform an action, especially a procedural one.
Empire Logistics remained in possession of a warehouse after its lease with Ezra Eastman expired. No incoming tenant had yet taken over. Ezra petitioned the court claiming equitable considerations justified a brief delay in removal. The court granted an enlargement of time allowing Empire to vacate within thirty days without creating a new tenancy term.
Eugene Ellsworth faced foreclosure on his home during an economic crisis. The state court extended the statutory redemption period by several months to prevent immediate loss of the property. Home Building & Loan challenged the extension as impairing its contract rights under the mortgage.
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Emanuel Escobar sought to distribute leaflets in a privately owned shopping center. The owner moved to enjoin the activity. The court enlarged the time for filing a response brief so Escobar could gather evidence on whether the center functioned as a public forum.
Ewan Eckhart, a federal employee, wished to challenge restrictions on political activity. He requested additional time to prepare his complaint after the statutory period had begun to run. The court considered whether an enlargement of time would permit the suit to proceed without violating the governing statute.
Enigma Technologies demanded higher prices from Eastern Electric under threat of breach. Eastern requested an enlargement of time to locate an alternative supplier before responding to the demand. The court evaluated whether the extension prevented a finding of economic duress.
Eva Espinosa obtained a writ of replevin without bond against Echelon Security. The defendant sought additional time to post a counterbond. The court granted an enlargement of time within which the counterbond could be filed without immediate return of the seized property.
A court may grant an enlargement when equitable considerations justify allowing the tenant additional time to vacate and the tenant actually leaves before the extended period expires. The landlord or incoming tenant otherwise retains the option to bind the holdover to a new term.
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An enlargement of time for a surviving spouse to elect against a will or nonprobate transfers suspends the usual nine-month period when cause is shown and interested parties receive notice of the petition.
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A defendant who appears only to request an enlargement of time to respond to a complaint submits to jurisdiction, though courts often limit the jurisdictional effect if the defendant shows no intent to submit generally.
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When a seller demands payment in legal tender, the buyer receives any extension of time reasonably necessary to procure it, satisfying the tender requirement if made in a commercially current manner.
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…entered a formal appearance before the District Court on behalf of AID. On at least one occasion petitioner requested an extension of time to file a brief, representing that " [a]n extension is necessary for the Department of Justice to consult with . . .the Department of State [on] the brief.' " See Brief for Respondents 31,…