Rule Nisi

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

In practice. A rule obtained served on the party against whom the rule is obtained, and the case is then heard like other motions, except that the party showing cause is entitled to open and reply. The rule is made absolute unless (nisi) good cause is shown against it. Graham, Prac. p. 688; 3 Steph. Comm, p. 680.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

An ex parte order or rule directing the other party to show cause why it should not be made absolute and to become a rule absolute unless such cause is shown.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

A rule obtained on motion ex parte to show cause against the particular relief sought. Notice is served on the party against whom the rule is obtained, and the case is then heard like other motions, except that the party showing cause is entitled to open and reply. The rule is made absolute unless (nisi) good cause is shown against it; 3 Steph. Com. 680.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

A rule which will become imperative and final unless cause be shown against it. This rule commands the party to show cause why he should not be compelled to do the act required, or why the object of the rule should not be enforced.

Defined under Rule in Black's Law Dictionary.