Legal Definitions - interlocutory application

An interlocutoryapplication is a request made to a court during the course of a legal proceeding that is not the final decision in the case. It is a temporary or provisional order that is made to deal with a specific issue or matter that arises during the course of the case.

• Interlocutory costs: These are costs that are incurred during the course of a legal proceeding, such as fees for filing documents or attending court hearings. They are not the final costs of the case, but rather interim costs that are awarded to a party during the course of the case.
• Interlocutory injunction: This is a temporary injunction that is granted by a court to prevent a party from taking a certain action until the case is decided. For example, a court may grant an interlocutory injunction to prevent a company from using a trademark that is being disputed in a case.
• Interlocutory order: This is an order made by a court during the course of a case that is not the final decision. For example, a court may make an interlocutory order to require a party to provide certain documents or information to the other party during the discovery process.

These examples illustrate how an interlocutory application is used to deal with specific issues or matters that arise during the course of a legal proceeding. They are temporary or provisional orders that are made to ensure that the case proceeds fairly and efficiently.