The phrase "a continuance in a" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It can be used in contexts where you are discussing the ongoing nature of something, such as a process, event, or state.
Example: "The committee decided on a continuance in a series of meetings to address the ongoing issues."
Alternatives: "an extension of" or "a continuation of".
According to court papers, a magistrate judge granted a continuance in the case yesterday to allow prosecutors to continue plea talks with defense lawyers.
Lawyers for the defendants filed motions yesterday seeking dismissal of charges or a continuance in the case, and asking for a hearing in which the judge could determine why the information about Mr. Fastow's statements was not disclosed until almost the eve of trial.
Judge Carter orders a continuance in the other cases until final appeals are completed in King's case.
"I have so much at stake in your decision that I felt compelled to come here to beg you for a continuance in this case," Mr. Ryan said to Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer, The Associated Press reported.
If DHS seeks a continuance in order to complete pending identity, law enforcement, or security investigations or examinations, the immigration judge may grant additional time in the exercise of discretion, and the 30-day period for the immigration judge to grant voluntary departure, as provided in § 1240.26(b)(1)(ii), shall be extended accordingly.
The AERIE applicant stopped a Coastal Commission hearing Wednesday, moments before a vote, asking for a continuance in order to find out exactly what will be needed to gain approval for the Corona del Mar condominium project.
"I don't see any of your issues as insurmountable," Seminole County Circuit Court Judge Debra Nelson said in denying a motion by Zimmerman's lawyer, Mark O'Mara, for a continuance in the racially charged trial.
"We believe that continuance in a state of salvation depends upon continued obedient faith in Christ". That is No 8 in the 11 succinct doctrines of the Salvation Army.
21 It is insisted that petitioner's right cannot be reduced to monetary terms, because it is 'priceless,' and so it is, in a manner of speaking; but besides the professional aspects of her status, her continuance in a specific form of gainful employment is in issue, see Bradley v. Fisher, 13 Wall.
