Protective Remedy
/ˈprɒtɛktɪv ˈrɛmɪdi/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal measure granted by a court to prevent harm or preserve rights before final judgment.
The court issued a protective remedy to freeze the defendant's assets pending trial.
Forms
- protective remedies
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Commentary
Protective remedies are typically provisional and aim to maintain the status quo to avoid irreparable harm before a case is decided.
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