In Scotch practice. An order or decree of court; an order made in open court 2 Swint. 362; Arkley, 32. Interlocutor of relevancy. In Scotch practice. A decree as to the relevancy of a libel or indictment in a criminal case. 2 Alis. Crim. Pr. 37a … [Read more...]

This word is applied to signify something which is done between the commencement and the end of a suit or action which decides some point or matter, which however is not a final decision of the matter in issue; as, interlocutory judgments, or decrees or orders. Vide Judgment, interlocutory. Provisional; temporary; not final. Something intervening between the commencement and … [Read more...]

An appeal made by a party that occurs prior to a trial court's ruling on a case. A pre-emptive measure. Restricted by state and federal law, generally, so as to preclude reaching a firm conclusion. Exceptions are made where a judgment may be unduly harsh or prejudicial to the rights of the appealing party. … [Read more...]

A court judgment that is not final until the judge decides other matters in the case or until enough time has passed to see if the interim decision is working. In the past, interlocutory decrees were most often used in divorces. The terms of the divorce were set out in an interlocutory decree, which would become final only after a waiting period. The purpose of the waiting … [Read more...]

Latin, meaning It is in the interest of the State that things adjudged be not rescinded. … [Read more...]