Short cause

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004541",
  "term": "Short cause",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A civil case that is estimated to take a relatively brief amount of time to try, allowing it to be placed on an expedited court calendar. The specific time limit for a short cause trial varies by jurisdiction but is set by local court rules, for example, five hours or one court day. If the trial exceeds the established time limit, the judge may declare a mistrial.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/short-cause/"
}