Ex Parte
A proceeding or order made in the absence of one party.
In Simple Terms
A decision the court makes when the other side didn't show up or wasn't heard.
Detailed Legal Meaning
An ex parte order or decree is one passed after hearing only one side, typically because the other party, despite notice, failed to appear. Such orders can usually be challenged by an application to set them aside on a showing of sufficient cause for the non-appearance.
Common Court Usage
"The matter proceeded ex parte against the defendant" — recorded when a party is absent despite service of notice.
Sample Usage
“An application under Order IX Rule 13 CPC was filed to set aside the ex parte decree.”