Form 27 – Ex Parte Docket

What this form is for

• • Use when immediate court action is needed to prevent irreparable harm
• • Use when notice to other parties would defeat the purpose of the application
• • Use for urgent interim orders in ongoing legal proceedings
• • Use when there is a legitimate reason why other parties cannot be notified beforehand
• • Use only when no reasonable alternative is available

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Deadline or filing window

Ex parte applications should be filed as early as possible when urgent relief is needed. Follow-up actions required after the order is granted typically have strict deadlines specified in the order itself.

Before you submit

• • Form is completely filled out with all required fields
• • All supporting documents are attached and referenced
• • Urgency is clearly explained with specific details
• • All material facts have been disclosed
• • Form is signed and dated correctly
• • Court filing fees are paid or exemption claimed
• • Copy of form is prepared for each party

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all sections of Form 27 with specific details about the application
2. 2Prepare supporting affidavit or evidence demonstrating urgency
3. 3File the form at the appropriate court registry
4. 4Attend the hearing if required
5. 5Serve copies on all parties once the order is granted
6. 6Comply with all conditions specified in the ex parte order
7. 7Follow up with any required additional filings or actions

Known limitations

• • Ex parte orders are typically temporary and may be reviewed
• • Courts may require additional information before granting relief
• • Not all types of applications can be made ex parte
• • Failure to properly serve all parties after order may invalidate it
• • Ex parte orders can be challenged or set aside by other parties