civil procedure

Interlocutory

A temporary or provisional court order that is not a final judgment, such as a preliminary injunction.

Encyclopedia entry: Interlocutory

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The term interlocutory is used to indicate a lack of finality. For example:

An interlocutory decree is a judgment that does not settle all of the issues of a case and where the further action by the court is needed to settle the controversy.
- In contrast, a final judgment resolves all issues in dispute and leaves nothing for the court to do but enter judgment.
An interlocutory order is a non-final, temporary order issued during the course of litigation.
An interlocutory appeal is an appeal of a non-final order.

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