perlman doctrine

Perlman doctrine. The principle that a discovery order directed at a disinterested third party is immediately appealable on the theory that the third party will not risk contempt by refusing to comply. • The doctrine originated in Perlman v. United States, 247 U.S. 7, 13, 38 S.Ct. 417, 420 (1918). The Court reasoned that the third party’s ability to protect his or her rights would be thwarted if the party could not appeal immediately.

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双语律师Wayne，国际知名法学院法律专业，擅长翻译各类与遗产及遗嘱争议相关的法律文件。