Chin

—We hold that Code of Civil Procedure section 583.340, subdivision (c) tolling includes the aggregate time a case is continued because of courtroom unavailability regardless of whether a reasonable time remains *1475 to bring the action to trial before the expiration of the five-year limitation period.

Dawn M. Chin appeals from an order dismissing her civil action for failure to bring the case to trial within five years. (§§ 583.310, 583.340, 583.360. ) The trial court ruled that a series of continuances based upon courtroom unavailability did not extend or toll the five-year period for compulsory trial. (§ 583.340, subd. (c).) We reverse with directions.

On May 18, 1984, appellant filed a civil action for injunctive relief and damages claiming that respondents harmed her real property by improperly terracing their adjoining property. After many trial continuances and a coordination proceeding, respondents sought a mandatory dismissal based on appellant’s failure to bring the case to trial within five years. (§§ 583.310, 583.360. ) On March 30, 1990, the court granted the motion to dismiss.

The tolling periods are as follows:

On December 4, 1989, the case trailed in…