What does a show cause mean?
What does a show cause mean?
An order to show cause is a type of court order that requires one or more of the parties to a case to justify, explain, or prove something to the court. Courts commonly use orders to show cause when the judge needs more information before deciding whether or not to issue an order requested by one of the parties.
How does an Order to Show Cause work?
An Order to Show Cause consists of a top page called an Order to Show Cause (OSC), followed by an Affidavit in Support of the OSC, and copies of any documents that the moving side (movant) thinks would help the Judge make a decision. The OSC tells the court and the other side what the movant wants the Judge to do.
How long does a court have to rule on a motion?
In some cases – the Judge rules within 7 days of the arguments being rendered (Motion is filed, Judge orders first hearing, Judge orders arguments from side filing the motion, Judge orders arguments from side against the motion, Judge gives a ruling) whereas in some cases the ruling may be as long as 6 months.
