Interlocutory appeal
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002696
An appeal filed with a higher court before a trial court has issued a final judgment on the entire case. This type of appeal is generally permitted only in specific circumstances, such as when the trial court's ruling involves a controlling question of law. Federal law, specifically 28 U.S.C. § 1292(b), governs interlocutory appeals in federal courts.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-002696 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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