Archives: Glossary

A court order requiring a party to do or stop doing something.

An order issued during a case, after notice, to preserve the situation until the case is decided.

A dismissal that bars the plaintiff from bringing the same claim again.

A dismissal that does not bar the plaintiff from bringing the claim again.

An agreement between the parties on a procedural or factual matter, often filed with the court.

A court order setting deadlines for the main stages of a case.

Postponement of a hearing, trial or deadline.

A short-term emergency order to prevent immediate and irreparable harm before a hearing can be held.

A party who owes money under a judgment.

Basic information each party must provide early in a federal case without waiting for a discovery request.