Supersedeas
/ˌsuːpərˈsiːdiˌæs/
Definitions
- (n.) A writ issued by a higher court to suspend the enforcement of a lower court’s judgment pending appeal.
The appellant requested a supersedeas to delay the judgment until the appellate court reviewed the case.
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Commentary
A supersedeas specifically halts enforcement of a judgment during appeal, differing from a general stay by its procedural use and effect.
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