For good cause shown, the court may continue a civil action to a fixed day, or to a date for trial to be set thereafter. Every continuance granted on the application of a party may be at the cost of such party, if so ordered by the court.
Mo. R. Civ. P. 65.01
Committee Note - 1974
This Rule is the same as Section 92 of the 1943 Code (Section 510.080 RSMo 1969).