Legal Examples: A Show Cause Order is issued to a party who has allegedly violated a court order. The individual must appear in court to explain why they should not be held in contempt for failing to comply with the original order, such as not paying court-ordered child support.
An order to show cause (O.S.C.), is a court order or the demand of a judge requiring a party to justify or explain why the court should or should not grant a motion or a relief. For example, if a party requests a restraining order from a judge, the judge may need more information.
A Show Cause hearing is a meeting to discuss why a person is non-compliant with a court order. The purpose of the meeting is to resolve the issue(s) of non-compliance.
If you disagree with the motion you can file a Memorandum Opposing Motion. You have 14 days to file and serve your opposition. Choose the right one for your situation from the forms section below.
Court filing is the process of submitting your documents, either electronically or in physical form, to commence or supplement an ongoing legal action. Filing documents in a timely manner is imperative for the success of a legal case.
On the next court date, there will be a hearing to determine if you have indeed violated a previous written order of the court. If you are unable to show the Court that you have not violated the Order, then you will most likely be held in Contempt of Court.
A: It usually takes at least 45 days to get a judgment in Small Claims Court. The plaintiff files an affidavit with the court clerk. The clerk schedules a hearing and writes that date on the plaintiff's affidavit. Then the affidavit with that hearing date must be served on the defendant.
Small Claims court is less formal, and you do not need an attorney to represent you. The filing fees are due at the time you file the affidavit.