Trial Order
/ˈtraɪəl ˈɔrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A court directive issued after a trial setting or ruling, often outlining procedures or deadlines related to case management or post-trial matters.
The judge issued a trial order setting the schedule for submitting post-trial briefs.
- (n.) An order by the court scheduling a trial date or organizing the conduct of the trial itself.
The trial order established the date and time for the upcoming jury trial.
Forms
- trial order
- trial orders
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Commentary
A trial order typically governs the procedural aspects surrounding a trial rather than deciding the case's merits, so clarity in drafting helps avoid ambiguity between scheduling and substantive rulings.
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