What is a potential outcome of an ex parte application?

An ex parte application is specifically designed to allow one party to seek a court order without the presence or prior notice to the other party. This mechanism is often used in urgent situations where immediate relief is necessary, and notifying the other party might result in harm or prejudice. As such, the potential outcome of an ex parte application can indeed be the granting of a temporary order based solely on the applicant's representations to the court, without the other party's knowledge or input.

This stands in contrast to the other options provided. A comprehensive hearing that involves both parties typically occurs in regular proceedings where both sides can present their arguments and evidence. Similarly, a request for mediation is usually a collaborative approach that requires input from both parties rather than a unilateral application. Lastly, a requirement for subsequent hearings would indicate a process that is more typical of standard legal proceedings where all parties are involved, rather than the immediate relief sought through an ex parte application.