Tracking Order
/ˈtrækɪŋ ˈɔrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A court order directing lower courts or agencies to provide status updates or expedite proceedings in a case.
The judge issued a tracking order to monitor the progress of the bankruptcy proceedings.
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- tracking order
- tracking orders
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Commentary
Tracking orders are procedural tools to ensure judicial oversight of a case's progress, often used in complex or protracted litigation.
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