Legal Dictionary of Pakistan
Quick lookup for English, Urdu, and Latin legal terms used in Pakistani jurisprudence.
Preliminary
adj. Coming before and usu. leading up to the main part of something <preliminary negotiations>.
preliminary complaint
A complaint issued by a court to obtain jurisdiction over a criminal suspect for a hearing on probable cause or on whether to bind the suspect over for trial.
preliminary crime
See inchoate offense under OFFENSE (1).
preliminary evidence
Evidence that is necessary to begin a hearing or trial and that may be received conditionally in anticipation of other evidence linking it to issues in the case. Fed. R. Evid. 104.
preliminary hearing
A criminal hearing (usu. conducted by a magistrate) to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to prosecute an accused person. 0 If sufficient evidence exists, the case will be set for trial or bound over for grand jury review, or an information will be filed in the trial court. - Also termed preliminary examination; probable-cause hearing; bindover hearing; examining trial. Cf. ARRAIGNMENT. preliminary injunction See INJUNCTION.
preliminary injunction
A temporary injunction issued before or during trial to prevent an irreparable injury from occurring before the court has a chance to decide the case. 0 A preliminary injunction will be issued only after the defendant receives notice and an opportunity to be heard. - Also termed interlocutory injunction; temporary injunction; provisional injunction. Cf TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER.
preliminary inquiry
Military law. The initial investigation of a reported or suspected violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Cf. PRETRIAL INVESTIGATION.
preliminary letter
See INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE.
preliminary objection
Int'L law. In a case before an international tribunal, an objection that, if upheld, would render further proceedings before the tribunal impossible or unnecessary. ( An objection to the court's jurisdiction is an example of a preliminary objection.
preliminary proof
Insurance. The first proof offered of a loss occurring under a policy, usu. sent in to the underwriters with a notification of the claim.
preliminary prospectus
A prospectus for a stock issue that has been filed but not yet approved by the SEC. ( The SEC requires such a prospectus to contain a notice - printed in distinctive red lettering - that the document is not complete or final. That notice, which is usu. stamped or printed in red ink, typically reads as follows: "The information here given is subject to completion or amendment. A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These securities cannot be sold - and offers to buy cannot be accepted - until the registration statement becomes effective. This prospectus does not constitute an offer to buy. And these securities cannot be sold in any state where the offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful before registration or qualification under the securities laws of that state." - Also termed red-herring prospectus; red herring.
preliminary statement
The introductory part of a brief or memorandum in support of a motion, in which the advocate summarizes the essence of what follows. ( In at least two jurisdictions, New York and New Jersey, the preliminary statement is a standard part of court papers. In many other jurisdictions, advocates do not routinely include it. But preliminary statements are typically allowed, even welcomed, though not required. preliminary warrant See WARRANT (1).
preliminary warrant
A warrant to bring a person to court for a preliminary hearing on probable cause.
preliminary-inquiry officer
Military law. The person, usu. an officer, who conducts a preliminary inquiry.