A temporary remedy awarded before judgment and pending the action’s disposition, such as a temporary restraining order, a preliminary injunction, a prejudgment receivership, or an attachment. • Such a remedy is intended to maintain the status quo by protecting a person’s safety or preserving property. [Cases: Attachment 1; Indemnity 20. C.J.S. Attachment §§ 2–4, 7; […]
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A temporary injunction issued before or during trial to prevent an irreparable injury from occurring before the court has a chance to decide the case. • A preliminary injunction will be issued only after the defendant receives notice and an opportunity to be heard. — Also termed interlocutory injunction; temporary injunction; provisional injunction; injunction pendente
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ex parte proceeding 〈拉〉单方程序 指只有一方当事人参加听审的司法程序或准司法程序。如签发临时限制令〔temporary restraining order〕程序。
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distringas (di-string-gas), n. [Law Latin “you are to distrain”] 1. A writ ordering a sheriff to distrain a defendant’s property to compel the defendant to perform an obligation, such as appearing in court or giving up a chattel to a plaintiff awarded judgment in a detinue action. 2. A writ ordering the sheriff to seize