procedural order
[prəˈsɛdʒərəl ˈɔrdər]
nounpl: procedural orders
ordem processual
1. A court ruling that governs how a case will be conducted, addressing matters of procedure rather than substantive rights
The judge issued a procedural order requiring all discovery documents to be submitted by Friday.
O juiz proferiu uma ordem processual exigindo que todos os documentos de descoberta fossem apresentados até sexta-feira.
2. An administrative directive establishing the sequence and method of legal proceedings
The procedural order established the timeline for witness testimony and evidence presentation.
A ordem processual estabeleceu o cronograma para o depoimento de testemunhas e apresentação de provas.
3. A judicial decision that dictates the rules and requirements for conducting litigation
Under the procedural order, all motions must include supporting affidavits.
De acordo com a ordem processual, todos os requerimentos devem incluir afidávits comprobatórios.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, procedural orders are essential tools for case management. In Brazil, they fall under the Código de Processo Civil (CPC). In the USA, they are governed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. These orders are critical for maintaining organized litigation and ensuring all parties understand their obligations and deadlines.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in compliance with the procedural order
to follow the procedural order
to vacate a procedural order
pursuant to the procedural order
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