Bar Order
/ˈbɑːr ˈɔːrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A court directive restricting a party or individual from certain acts, commonly to prevent interference with a legal process or protect witnesses.
The judge issued a bar order prohibiting contact between the witness and defendant during the trial.
- (n.) An injunction preventing the assertion of a claim or action in a lawsuit, effectively barring it from being brought forward.
The bar order dismissed the plaintiff's claim due to statute of limitations.
Forms
- bar order
- bar orders
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Commentary
A bar order serves as a preventive or restrictive court order; clarity about its scope is essential when drafting to avoid ambiguity about the prohibited acts or claims.
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