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provisional remedy n. a generic term for any temporary order of a court to protect a party from irreparable damage while a lawsuit or petition is pending. (See: interlocutory decree, temporary injunction) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Any plaintiff seeking to tie up a defendant's real property to be sure the equity is there to pay a later judgment needs to seek an attachment or other provisional remedy, not a lis pendens. An "Amparo" is a provisional remedy, which allows an operation to remain opened while a trial in the matter takes its course. |
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