When a court hears from only one side, usually in an urgent situation, without the other party present.
What it means
Ex parte means a court application made by one party in the absence of the other. It is generally only allowed in urgent cases, such as seeking an urgent injunction, where giving notice could defeat the purpose. A party applying ex parte owes a duty of full and frank disclosure, meaning they must tell the court even the facts that count against them. Orders made ex parte are usually temporary and subject to a later hearing with both sides present.
How it's used
Late on Friday the applicant obtained an ex parte injunction to freeze the funds until a full hearing on Monday.
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