Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Maryland

what is a ex parte hearing and does the defendant need to attend


Asked on 6/09/12, 5:17 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brett Weiss The Weiss Law Group

"Ex parte" literally means "one party only". It is a hearing at which only one party is present. The initial hearing for a domestic violence protective order, for example, is ex parte, since only the party claiming harm is present.

Whether you need to attend or should attend depends on the details of the case. I strongly recommend speaking with an attorney who can properly advise you.

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Answered on 6/10/12, 11:10 am


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