Also known as: orders · ordering · ordered · court order
Written by attorneys · grounded in primary & secondary sources — see below
A command or direction issued by a court, judge, or other governmental authority that requires a party to take or refrain from a specified action.
Odin Obeng approached a closed but unlocked side door of a residence at night. He turned the knob and pushed the door open with minimal pressure to enter and commit theft. The court issued an order treating the entry as a breaking because the slight force used satisfied the actual-breaking element.
Opal Okoro sponsored a revenue bill in the House that later passed both chambers. The President received the bill but returned it with objections within ten days. The House entered the objections on its journal and reconsidered the measure under the presentment order requirement.
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Orion Orlov sued a represented defendant. The plaintiff attempted direct service on the party rather than the attorney. The court held that service must be made on the attorney unless the court expressly orders otherwise.
Oakley Osei testified at trial. The opposing party sought to introduce extrinsic evidence of a prior inconsistent statement. The court required that the witness first be given an opportunity to explain or deny the statement before admitting the extrinsic evidence unless the court orders otherwise.
Orlando Okafor learned that a court order required production of client information. The lawyer disclosed the limited information necessary to comply with the order while taking steps to protect other privileged material.
Oswald Orozco leased commercial space and installed shelving units necessary for reasonable use of the premises. The landlord objected, but the lease contained no contrary agreement. The court issued an order confirming the tenant's changes were permissible because they were reasonably necessary under the circumstances.
Actual breaking requires the defendant to use some force, even minimal force such as opening a closed but unlocked door. Constructive breaking occurs when entry is gained by fraud, threats, or through the chimney.
Yes. Every order, resolution, or vote requiring the concurrence of both houses, except on adjournment, must be presented to the President before taking effect.
When a party is represented by an attorney, service must be made on the attorney unless the court orders service directly on the party.
Extrinsic evidence may not be admitted until the witness has been given an opportunity to explain or deny the statement and an adverse party has had an opportunity to examine the witness about it, unless the court orders otherwise.
A lawyer may disclose information to comply with other law or a court order.
A tenant may make changes reasonably necessary for reasonable use of the leased property unless the lease validly provides otherwise.
…had passed for one's benefit and a copy was needed in court, the clerks could prove the act is among the rolls. The court ordered the witnesses to be sworn and their answers to be taken in writing, informing them they might state objections to each particular question if any. Mr. Wagner testified he could not…