FORM 8.912. PETITION TO SHOW CAUSE
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FORM 8.912. PETITION TO SHOW CAUSE
PETITION BY AFFIDAVIT FOR ORDERTO SHOW CAUSE
1. This is a proceeding for an order to show why the below- named witness, ...................., should not be held in contempt of court.
2. Petitioner is .....(title)......
3. A subpoena was duly served on .....(name)....., at .....(time)..... by .....(name)..... who was then and there authorized to serve said subpoena. A copy of the receipt evidencing service is attached and incorporated by reference. Said .....(name)..... did not appear on .....(date)....., at .....(time)..... in response to that subpoena and to this date has not appeared.
WHEREFORE, the undersigned does respectfully request the court to issue an order to direct .....(name)..... to appear before the court to show cause why .....(name)..... should not be held in contempt of court.
Petitioner