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Today's Terms
Interlocutory appeal
Definition:
An appeal to an appellate court of a temporary or provisional order of a trial court. The appellate court is not required to hear the appeal
Prejudicial evidence
Definition:
Evidence which might unfairly sway the judge or jury to one side or the other. For example, photographs of a gory murder scene might inflame a jury without providing useful evidence. May be excluded in criminal cases if prejudicial effect outweighs probative value.
Injunction
Definition:
A court order forbidding or requiring a certain action.
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