Quick Summary
A stay order is a court directive that temporarily halts a judicial proceeding, the execution of a court order, or any administrative action until the court can fully consider the matter.
A stay order is a court directive that temporarily halts a judicial proceeding, the execution of a court order, or any administrative action until the court can fully consider the matter.
Key Characteristics
- Temporarily suspends legal proceedings or actions
- Can be automatic (by law) or discretionary
- Does not dispose of the case, only pauses it
Legal Framework
Duration specified by the court
Key Points
- Temporarily suspends legal proceedings or actions
- Can be automatic (by law) or discretionary
- Does not dispose of the case, only pauses it
- Commonly granted pending appeal
- Can be conditional or unconditional
- Duration specified by the court