Legal Definitions - ex parte communication

Definition:Ex partecommunication is a communication between a lawyer and a judge when the other lawyer is not present. This type of communication is usually not allowed.

Example: If a lawyer talks to a judge without the other lawyer being there, it is called ex parte communication. For example, if a lawyer talks to a judge about a case without telling the other lawyer, it is not allowed because it is not fair to the other side.

Explanation: Ex parte communication is not allowed because it can give one side an unfair advantage. If one lawyer talks to the judge without the other lawyer being there, the other lawyer may not know what was said and may not have a chance to respond. This can make the case unfair. That's why ex parte communication is usually not allowed.