Rule of court

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RULE OF COURT. An order made by a court having competent jurisdiction.
2. Rules of court are either general or special; the former are the laws by which the practice of the court is governed; the latter are special orders made in particular cases.
3. Disobedience to these is punished by giving judgment against the disobedient party, or by attachment for contempt.

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