Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Order to show cause

i HAVE A CIVIL LAW SUITE AGAINST AN AUTOSHOP-- i HAVE HAD SO MANY THINGS GOING ON THAT i havnt even got an attorney yet--I have done most of the paperwork myself but I am very aware that I need an attorney--my problem is thatIVE MOVED 2 TIMES SINCE i FIRST TOOK OUT THIS LAWSUITE AND i JUST FOUND OUT THAT i have court tommoro at 9:30 in the morning--the court case says order to show cause what does that mean?


Asked on 9/22/05, 2:50 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel Harrison Berger Harrison, APC

Re: Order to show cause

An Order to Show Cause (OSC) is a hearing for a party to "show cause" for something. For example, if you haven't served the lawsuit yet, the OSC could be for that. Or, for example, if you have served the lawsuit and the bodyshop hasn't answered, the OSC could be as to why you haven't taken its default. If you fail to attend the OSC, the judge will likely dismiss your case.

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Answered on 9/23/05, 4:29 pm
Christopher M. Brainard, Esq. C. M. Brainard & Associates - (310) 266-4115

Re: Order to show cause

You can hire me at my normal hourly.

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Answered on 9/22/05, 4:34 pm
Cynthia Beckwith Law Offices of Cynthia Beckwith

Re: Order to show cause

In a very general way, it usually means that you have done something wrong in the lawsuit and the court wants you to show up in person to explain something.

Without knowing more about your case or the wording of the court order, I cannot be more specific.

One thing you should be aware of is that if you move, it is your obligation to notify the court (and the party on the other side, through the attorney if the party is represented by an attorney) of your new contact information, including a new address.

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Answered on 9/22/05, 6:12 pm


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