Pretrial Order
/ˈpriːˌtraɪəl ˈɔrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A court-issued directive setting the procedures and deadlines before trial begins, often resolving preliminary matters.
The judge issued a pretrial order outlining discovery deadlines and motions schedules.
Forms
- pretrial order
- pretrial orders
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Commentary
Pretrial orders play a critical role in organizing the litigation timeline and clarifying the scope of trial issues, improving judicial efficiency.
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