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temporary restraining order (TRO)

A temporary restraining order (TRO) is a court order requiring the parties to whom it is addressed not to engage in certain activity, or to continue to engage in certain activity, and is usually designed to maintain the current state of things (the status quo) until the court has the opportunity to hear a more complete presentation of the evidence—usually during an application for a temporary injunction that will remain in place while the lawsuit is pending.

In Delaware, a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) is a legal measure used to provide immediate protection to an individual or entity by ordering another party to cease or continue certain actions, typically to preserve the status quo, until a formal hearing can be conducted. TROs are often used in situations involving domestic violence, harassment, or where there is a threat of immediate harm or irreparable injury to a person or property. To obtain a TRO in Delaware, the individual seeking the order must file a petition with the court, demonstrating the necessity for immediate and temporary relief. The court may issue a TRO without the presence of the other party (ex parte) if it determines that immediate harm might occur otherwise. The TRO is generally short-term and a hearing for a more lasting injunction is usually scheduled quickly, often within 10 to 15 days, to allow the respondent an opportunity to be heard.

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