Freeze Order
/ˈfriːz ˈɔːrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A court order restricting a party from disposing of or dealing with assets to prevent dissipation pending litigation.
The judge issued a freeze order to preserve the defendant’s assets during the trial.
Forms
- freeze orders
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Commentary
Freeze orders are typically interlocutory and serve to maintain the status quo over assets, requiring precise drafting to avoid undue hardship or overbroad restrictions.
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