Goff was also reprimanded for repeatedly denying the defence's requests for adjournments. Despite repeated adjournments, by the end of the year he had been judged bankrupt. The match lasted for four days without any adjournments. Following a number of adjournments, the trial closed on 1 August 2003. Adjournments and sealed moves began to be regulated in the 1930s. During these adjournments, Shusai would retreat home to study the game with his students. Normal breakpoints pace the discussion with topic shifts and adjournments. Adjournments are common in long matches of the game of Go.