Restraint Order
/ˈrɛstreɪnt ˈɔːrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A court order that prohibits a party from disposing of or dealing with assets to preserve them pending litigation or judgment.
The court issued a restraint order to prevent the defendant from selling the disputed property.
Forms
- restraint orders
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Commentary
Restraint orders are primarily used in civil litigation to preserve the status quo of assets, ensuring enforcement of a future judgment is possible.
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