Ex Parte

Introduction to Ex Parte

Ex Parte (Latin for ‘on the part of one side only’), in law, term indicating that an order has been made after hearing only the party that made the application; for example, an ex parte injunction. The term may also be used in law reports to indicate on whose behalf the application is being made.” (1)

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Notes and References

• Information about Ex Parte in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia

Guide to Ex Parte

Definition of Ex Parte

In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Ex Parte : (Latin)

1. On the part of one side only. Since the introduction of the *Civil Procedure Rules in 1999, this phrase is no longer used in civil proceedings, having been replaced by without notice.

See without notice application.

2. On behalf of. This term is used in the headings of law reports together with the name of the person making the application to the court in the case in question.