Where a person must show a good reason why something should not occur eg. Licence should not be suspended or cancelled.• Demerit Points
A court order directing a person to appear in court and present any evidence why the remedies stated in the order should not be confirmed or executed. A show cause order is usually based on a motion and affidavit asking for the judge to make certain decisions.
an order, decree, execution, etc., to appear as directed, and present to the court such reasons and considerations as one has to offer why it should not be confirmed, take effect, be executed, or as the case may be [Go to source
A presentation to the court of reasons why a particular order should not take effect.
A court order directing a person to appear and present evidence as to why the actions described in the order should not be carried out.
An order requiring a person to appear in court and present reasons why a certain order, judgment, or decree should not by issued.
A procedure where Dad and his attorney appear, but are not allowed to answer false allegations by Mom and her latest boyfriend.
A hearing held to determine if a Defendant should be found in contempt of Court for failure to follow a previous Court order. A finding of contempt can carry additional fines or jail time, as determined by the Judge.
A court order directing a person to appear and bring forth any evidence as to why the remedies stated in the order should not be confirmed or executed. A show cause order is usually based on a motion and affidavit asking for relief.