ObjectionA formal protest made by a party over testimony or evidence that the other side tries to introduce.
ObligationLaw or duty that requires parties to follow their agreement. An obligation or debt may be created by a judgment or contract, like child support.
ObligeeThe person, state agency, or institution owed a debt (usually money) like child support (also called “custodial party” if the money is owed to the person with primary custody of a child).
ObligorThe person that must pay child support or perform some other financial obligation.
Oral ArgumentThe part of a trial when lawyers summarize their position in court and also answer the judge’s questions.
Order
- Decision of a judicial officer;
- A directive of the court, on a matter relating to the main proceedings, that decides a preliminary point or directs some steps in the proceedings.
Order To Show Cause (OSC)An order to a person, on motion of the opposing party, to appear in court and explain why the court should not take a proposed action. If the person fails to appear or to give sufficient reasons why the court should take no action, the court will take the action.
