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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 Pennsylvania, a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) is a legal measure used to provide immediate relief from harm by temporarily preventing an individual or entity from taking certain actions. It is often issued without the presence of the party against whom the order is directed and is designed to maintain the status quo until a formal hearing can be held. The TRO can be requested as part of a larger lawsuit and is typically a precursor to a preliminary injunction, which may last for the duration of the legal proceedings. To obtain a TRO, the requesting party must demonstrate that they will suffer immediate and irreparable harm without the order, that they are likely to succeed on the merits of the case, and that the TRO is in the public interest. The TRO is generally of short duration, often 10 days, and a hearing for a preliminary injunction is usually scheduled within that time frame. The process and requirements for obtaining a TRO are governed by the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.

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