Admin What does order nisi mean?
Order nisi means an order that will ripen or take effect at some set date in the future unless the order is rescinded by the Commission before that date.
Is a rule nisi an order?
A decree nisi or rule nisi (from Latin nisi ‘unless’) is a court order that will come into force at a future date unless a particular condition is met. Unless the condition is met, the ruling becomes a decree absolute (rule absolute), and is binding.
What does contempt rule nisi mean?
Rule Nisi is a request by one party to rule the other party in contempt for not complying with previous arrangements made in a court of law. This means that when you make a divorce settlement, both you and your spouse are required to follow through on whatever terms were decided.