Interlocutory Order
/ˌɪntərˈlɒkjʊtəri ˈɔːrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A court order issued during the pendency of a case, which is not final and typically resolves a procedural or interim matter.
The judge issued an interlocutory order to clarify the scope of discovery before trial.
- (n.) An order that is subject to modification or final determination later in the proceedings.
Interlocutory orders can often be appealed if they meet strict criteria.
Forms
- interlocutory orders
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Commentary
Interlocutory orders are crucial for managing the procedural course of litigation but generally do not decide the merits of a case; their interlocutory nature means they are often not immediately appealable except under specific legal exceptions.
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