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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 New York, a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) is a legal order issued by a court that requires one or more parties to either refrain from certain actions or to continue certain actions until a hearing can be held. This type of order is typically sought to preserve the status quo and prevent irreparable harm while a more formal hearing for a preliminary injunction is arranged. TROs can be issued without notice to the other party in emergency situations, but they are generally short in duration. The party seeking a TRO must demonstrate that immediate and irreparable injury, loss, or damage will result without the TRO. The process for obtaining a TRO in New York is governed by the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR), particularly Article 63, which outlines the procedure for obtaining injunctions and restraining orders. If granted, the TRO remains in effect until the court decides on the preliminary injunction.

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