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In the booklet, an "ex parte" proceeding is:

A

A hearing or examination in the presence of one party and the absence of the other

B

A certificate filed by a county clerk for out-of-state use

C

A notarial act taken only on Sunday

D

A deed acknowledged by a corporation

Correct Answer

A. A hearing or examination in the presence of one party and the absence of the other

Detailed Explanation

Ex parte is a one-sided proceeding term. In the booklet's glossary, ex parte means a hearing or examination in the presence of, or on papers filed by, one party and in the absence of the other. For contrast, a deposition may involve both sides even though it occurs outside court.

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