ex parte communications

Ex parte communications refer to situations where one party in a legal case communicates with a judge without the other party being present or aware. This can undermine the fairness of the legal process, as it may provide one side with an unfair advantage or influence the judge's decision without the knowledge of the opposing party. Courts typically prohibit ex parte communications to ensure that all parties have an equal opportunity to present their arguments and to uphold the principle of transparency in the judicial process.