interlocutory decree
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Case Law, Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1891)
Definitions from Case Law
From 74 U.S. 342 - Thomson v. Dean · 1868Most cited · 112 citing opinions
a decree was regarded as interlocutory whenever an inquiry as to matter of law or fact is directed preparatory to a final decision
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
One made pending the cause, and before final hearing on the merits. See 101 Miss. 203, Ann. Cas. 1914B, 307, 57 South. 567.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In equily practice. A provisional or preliminary decree, which is not final and does not determine the suit, but directs some further proceedings preparatory to the final decree, A decree pronounced for the purpose of ascertaining matter of law or fact preparatory to a final decree. 1 Barb. Ch. Pr. 326, 327.