Status Hearing
/ˈsteɪtʃəs ˈhɪərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A judicial proceeding to review the status or progress of a case and to plan future actions.
The court scheduled a status hearing to determine if the parties were ready for trial.
Forms
- status hearing
- status hearings
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Commentary
Status hearings are typically brief and procedural, focusing on case management rather than substantive arguments.
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