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Interlocutory appeal
Definition:
An appeal to an appellate court of a temporary or provisional order of a trial court. The appellate court is not required to hear the appeal
Intervention
Definition:
A proceeding in a civil suit by which a third person is permitted by the court to join as a party to the suit.
Proximate cause
Definition:
A court order following a judgment on the ground of neglect or abuse, whereby the child is permitted to remain in his home, and supervision and assistance to correct the neglect or abuse is provided by the probation department or other agency designated by the court.
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