In the absence of a party. In some limited cases an application may be made to the court without informing any one else involved in the proceedings of the application and this is said to be an ex parte application. • Family Court Procedures
A court application made by one party without advance notice to (i.e. in the absence of) another party.
A legal term for any presentation in a rulemaking proceeding, oral or written, made to FCC decision-makers other than the party's formal filed comments. Also, an informal meeting where regulators hear presentations on specific topics by interested parties. Formally, "ex parte" refers to any proceeding or action brought by one person in the absence of another. For matters before the FCC, public notice must be given that an ex parte presentation was made, who the presenters were and what officials were present.
proceedings Also known as without-notice proceedings. A hearing before the Office to resolve an issue between a single party (for example, the applicant for a design) and the Office.
Describes a judicial action such as a hearing, order, or injunction on behalf of one party without notice to the person adversely affected.
"In the heading of a reported case, signifies that the name following is that of the party upon whose application the case heard." (Black's Law Dictionary, Rev. 4th ed. 1968).
This is Latin for "emergency." You may need temporary restraining orders, or a kick-out order, or a stay-away order NOW, because of some actual violence that is occurring. These emergency temporary orders are called "ex-parte" orders, and they last only 20 days.
The case is heard without the defendant being present.
Latin term meaning 'by or for one party'. Refers to situations in which only one party appears before a judge.
An application made directly to the court without prior notice to the party or parties
Any communication addressing the merits of a particular proceeding (such as a judicial proceeding), which is made to decision-making personnel by other persons, where all parties to the proceedings are not present.
An application to the court made without notice to other parties; an application of only one party.
Only one party is present and the Judge hears only that party's side. The hearing for the Temporary Order is usually Ex Parte, meaning only the Judge and the Petitioner are in court.
By a party An ex parte application is made to the Court during proceedings by one party in the absence of another or without notifying the other party
On the request of one party only, without notice to any other party.
A judicial proceeding, order or injunction that is granted for the benefit of one party and in which only one party is heard.
On one side only. When an act is one for one party only. For example, in an Ex parte proceeding, only one party to the case is heard.
One-sided; in the absence of the opposing party or parties.
a hearing where only one party is allowed to attend and make submissions;
means an AVO case is heard in the absence of the defendant.
Latin.] A hearing conducted in the presence of only one party in a case.
An application for relief made without the other party being present, usually because an emergency situation exists.
proceedings Also known as without-notice proceedings. A formal meeting before the registry to resolve an issue between a single party (for example, the applicant for a trade mark) and the Registry.
A proceeding brought before a court by one party only, without notice to or challenge by the other side.
Latin for "without the other party". Bankruptcy judges are not to be contacted ex parte.
where a court proceeding is heard in the presence of one party only and without notice to the other party(s); in the rules of the Court of Queen's Bench of Manitoba, the term ex parte has been replaced with words "without notice";
(ex par'te) - By or for one party; done for, in behalf of, or on the application of, one party only, without notice to the other.
Latin that means "by or for one party." Refers to situations in which only one party (and not the adversary) appears before a judge. Such meetings are often forbidden. I Back to Top I ..........................................................................................................................................
(Latin) for proceedings, when the party against whom they are brought is not heard
(Latin) - Contact with the arbitrator or judge by one side in a dispute without the other side(s) being present or sending a written communication to the arbitrator or judge without sending a copy to all other parties).
referring to a court order issued when the defendant is not present (ex parte). Ex parte orders must be personally served on the defendant before they become effective. felony a crime punishable by more than one year in prison. Examples include causing injury using a weapon against someone, causing serious injury without a weapon, or permanently disabling someone. The police must arrest someone whom they have probable cause to believe committed a felony. (compare misdemeanor, violation)(empty) harassment a violation or misdemeanor in which the perpetrator behaves in such a manner as to cause alarm or fear of physical injury. This can include kicking, shoving and pushing where the victim receives bruises and scrapes. (compare assault, menacing)(empty)(empty)(empty) LGT abbreviation for Lesbian, Gay, Transgender and Bisexual
On behalf of only one party, without notice to any other party. For example, a request for a search warrant is an ex parte proceeding, since the person subject to the search is not notified of the proceeding and is not present at the hearing.
Done by one party only as in, an ex parte communication is where one party to a dispute communicates to a judge without the other parties' presence.
On the application of one party to an action in the absence of the other. [L
On one side only; by or for one party; done for, in behalf of, or on the application of, one party only. A judicial proceeding, order, injunction, etc, is said to be ex parte when it is taken or granted at the instance and for the benefit of one party only, and without notice to, or contestation by, and person adversely interested.
This is a term used when applications are made to court without anyone attending in person.
by or for one party without notification of nor representation on behalf of other parties. A variant is ex parte on notice where the other party has received informal or short notice, but not formal or full notice. When an application is made ex parte the other side is not heard, and there is therefore an obligation of full and frank disclosure on the part of the applicant in order to present a fair picture to the Court being asked to make any decision.
An application to the court made by one party to the proceedings without the other party being present. It may also be made by an interested person who is not a party.
an application, motion or proceeding by or on behalf of a party conducted in the absence of and without notice to the opposing party
on one side only; by or for on party; done for or in behalf of one party only
Asking the Court for an Order without notifying the other party.
By or for a single party; done for, in behalf of or on the application of one party only as distinguished from an adversary (contested).
A court procedure with only 1 side. For emergencies only.
(ex par-tay, but popularly, ex party) adj. Latin meaning "for one party," referring to motions, hearings or orders granted on the request of and for the benefit of one party only. This is an exception to the basic rule of court procedure that both parties must be present at any argument before a judge, and to the otherwise strict rule that an attorney may not notify a judge without previously notifying the opposition. Ex parte matters are usually temporary orders (like a restraining order or temporary custody) pending a formal hearing or an emergency request for a continuance. Most jurisdictions require at least a diligent attempt to contact the other party's lawyer of the time and place of any ex parte hearing.
a legal proceeding where only one party is represented. Patent prosecution is an ex parte procedure.
A Latin term meaning "by or for one party." It refers to the rare occasion when only one party to a lawsuit (and not the adversary) appears before a judge.
(ex PART ee) On behalf of only one party, without notice to any other party. E.g., request for a search warrant is an ex parte proceeding since person subject to the search is not notified of proceeding.
A proceeding brought for the benefit of one party only without notice to or challenge by an adverse party.
By or for one party done outside the presence of the other party. FALSE ARREST An unlawful physical restraint of an individual.
on behalf of (Latin), some action (usually a legal action) taken by a party on someone else's behalf.
By only one party or side. For example, an injunction obtained by evidence presented by only one side, without notice to the other parties. Back to the Top
A step in a legal action taken by one party in the absence of the other is said to be ex parte.
Communication with the Judge by only one party. In order for a Judge to speak with either party, the other party must have been properly notified and have an opportunity to be heard. If you have something you wish to tell the Judge, you should ask for a hearing or file information in the Clerk of the Court's office, with certification that a copy was sent to the other party.
Contact between a party to a proceeding and a decisionmaker outside the presence of other parties. In some proceedings, exparte contacts are banned; in others, specific rules have been established to ensure other parties and decisionmakers are notified of the contact and what transpired. See the ex parte section in this guide and the Rules of Practice and Procedure for details.
A Latin term that means "by or for one party." Refers to situations in which only one party (and not the adversary) appears before an adjudicating body. Such meetings are often forbidden.
On one side only. (EX: A judicial proceeding or order is said to be "ex parte" when it is taken or granted for the benefit of one party only, and without notice to any other person adversely affected. For example, you might have an "ex parte" hearing on your request for a restraining order during which a judge listens ONLY to your side and then can grant you the order without the defendant (your abuser) present. The order will be temporary until the judge can hold a full court hearing with the defendant present to tell his side of the story.)
A legal proceeding with no adversary, as in a normal patent prosecution.
An application or statement made to the court by one party (including counsel) to a proceeding without notice to, or in the absence of, the other party. This type of communication to the court is generally prohibited, except for scheduling issues.
Literally, "Without Party." A hearing, proceeding, or motion done without one or more parties being present.
a proceeding, order, motion, application, request, submission etc., made by or granted for the benefit of one party only; done for, in behalf of, or on application of one party only
Lat. 'By or for one party' or 'by one side.' Refers to situations in which only one party (and not the adversary) appears before a judge. Such meetings are often forbidden. Although a judge is normally required to meet with all parties in a case and not with just one, there are circumstances where this rule does not apply and the judge is allowed to meet with just one side (ex parte) such as where a plaintiff requests an order (say to extend time for service of a summons) or dismissal before the answer or appearance of the defendant(s). In addition, sometimes judges will issue temporary orders ex parte (that is, based on one party's request without hearing from the other side) when time is limited or it would do no apparent good to hear the other side of the dispute. For example, if a wife claims domestic violence, a court may immediately issue an ex parte order telling her husband to stay away. Once he's out of the house, the court holds a hearing, where he can tell his side and the court can decide whether the ex parte order should be made permanent.
an application make by one party to the proceeding without the presence of the opposing party
Interpreted as meaning from one side. Ex Parte procedings or hearings are those held under the Commission's own motion.
Latin that means "by or for one party". Refers to situations in which only one party in the dispute (and not the adversary) appears before a Judge.
On or for one party only, for the benefit of that party, without notice to or argument from the opposing party. An ex parte communication is an exchange of information, orally or in writing, between the court and an attorney or party without the opposing attorney or party present. To maintain the court's impartiality, judicial ethics prohibit a judge from considering ex parte communications concerning a pending proceeding.
Latin: for one party only. Ex parte refers to those proceedings where one of the parties has not received notice and, therefore, is neither present nor represented. If a person received notice of a hearing and chose not to attend, then the hearing would not be called ex parte. Some jurisdictions expand the definition to include any proceeding that goes undefended, even though proper notice has been given.
Ex parte is a Latin legal term meaning "from (by or for) one party" (IPA pronunciation: or ), although the proper Latin pronunciation is ). An ex parte decision is one decided by a judge without requiring all of the parties to the controversy to be present. In U.S. and U.K. legal doctrine it means a legal proceeding brought by one person in the absence of and without representation or notification of other parties.