order to show cause

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 hearing. A form of process. Hayward v Long, 178 SC 351, 183 SE 145, 114 ALR 1130.

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