show cause

Examples (10)

• The judge ordered the defendant to show cause why the case should not be dismissed.
• The employee was given a final notice and asked to show cause for her repeated misconduct.
• The regulatory agency was required to show cause for withholding the documents from the public.
• He must appear at the hearing to show cause as to why his parental rights should not be terminated.
• The court issued an order to show cause, demanding an explanation for the company's delay.
• Failure to show cause by the deadline will result in the immediate forfeiture of the property.
• The landlord will have to show cause in court if he wishes to proceed with the eviction.
• We are gathering evidence to show cause for a new trial to be granted.
• The physician was summoned by the medical board to show cause why her license shouldn't be revoked.
• The onus is on the government department to show cause why the information cannot be disclosed.