Stay Order
/ˈsteɪ ˈɔːrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A court order suspending the enforcement of a judicial proceeding or judgment temporarily.
The court issued a stay order to halt the eviction until the appeal was heard.
Forms
- stay order
- stay orders
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Commentary
Stay orders are procedural devices used to pause judicial processes, often pending appeal or further litigation, and should be clearly distinguished from permanent remedies like injunctions.
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