rule to show cause
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rule to show cause — A rule commanding the party to appear and show cause why he should not be compelled to do the act required, or why the object of the rule should not be enforced; a rule nisi (q.v.). See show cause order … Black's law dictionary
show cause — To comply with a rule or order of the court to show cause by offering law and facts to influence the court in its decision of the point before it … Ballentine's law dictionary
order to show cause — An order or rule of court made ex parte, citing an adverse party to appear before the court and show cause, if he can, why a certain thing shall not be done. 37 Am J1st Motions § 38. An alternative to notice of motion in bringing a motion on for… … Ballentine's law dictionary
rule day — Return day. The day on which a defendant served by process is required to appear. The day on which an order or rule to show cause to made returnable … Ballentine's law dictionary
rule — 1 n 1 a: a prescribed guide for conduct or action b: a regulating principle or precept 2 a: an order or directive issued by a court in a particular proceeding esp. upon petition of a party to the proceeding that commands an officer or party to… … Law dictionary
rule nisi — A rule which will become imperative and final unless cause be shown against it. This rule commands the party to show cause why he should not be compelled to do the act required, or why the object of the rule should not be enforced. An ex parte… … Black's law dictionary
rule nisi — A rule or order of court granted ex parte on the motion of one party, directing the other party to the action or proceeding to show cause why the rule should not be made absolute, such ex parte rule becoming absolute unless such cause is shown.… … Ballentine's law dictionary
rule — I verb To command or require by a rule of court; as, to rule the sheriff to return the writ, to rule the defendant to plead, to rule against an objection to evidence. To settle or decide a point of law arising upon a trial, and, when it is said… … Black's law dictionary
rule absolute — The rule or order of court granted upon a rule or order to show cause, where sufficient, cause is not shown. 37 Am J1st Motions § 38 … Ballentine's law dictionary
rule nisi — noun A procedure which calls upon a party to show cause as to why a proposed rule should be applied by the court … Wiktionary
