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SHOW CAUSE
An order by a court that requires a party to appear and to provide reasons why a particular thing should not be performed or allowed and mandates such party to meet theprima faciecase set forth in the complaint oraffidavitof the applicant.
A show cause order mandates that an individual or corporation make a court appearance to explain why the court should not take a proposed action. In the event that such individual or corporation does not appear or provide adequate reasons why the court should take no action, action will be taken by the court.
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