Williams v. King , 1 Tenn. 185 ( 1805 )

Continuances are in the discretion of the Court, too great a degree of strictness ought not to be observed. It is true that this affidavit does not contain all the certainty that is desirable; but upon the ground that the attorney, whose duties would naturally call him here, was absent on necessary business, let it be reinstated, but upon the payment of the costs of this term.