Definition
An appeal filed during the case rather than waiting for a final judgment, like pausing a movie to argue about whether the protagonist should have taken that left turn. Usually requires special permission.
Example Usage
The company sought an interlocutory appeal of the discovery order, arguing it would force disclosure of trade secrets.
Origin
From Latin 'interloqui,' meaning 'to speak between'
Fun Fact
Interlocutory appeals are rarely granted because courts prefer litigants to wait until the case is over rather than appeal piecemeal.
Source: Appellate procedure and 28 U.S.C. § 1292
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