Order
Law
A written decision by the court (referee/judge) that something be done or not done This can range from an order that a case will be tried on a certain date, dismiss a case, or many other decisions. 2) for a judge to direct that a party before the court perform a particular act or refrain from certain acts, or to direct a public official or court employee (like a sheriff) to take certain actions such as serving court documents or removing tenants from a property.
- — Legal Terms Dictionary retrieved 2014-06-05
Common Legal Terms
1. Direction of a court or judge made in writing. 2. A mandate, command, or direction authoritatively given.
Court
A written or oral decision or command by a court.
- — Appeals Court Glosssary retrieved 2014-06-15