Pysäytysmääräys

Pysäytysmääräys is a Finnish legal term that translates to "stop order" or "interim prohibitory order" in English. It is a temporary court order issued by a judge to prevent a party from performing a specific action or to compel them to cease certain behavior. The primary purpose of a pysäytysmääräys is to maintain the status quo or prevent irreparable harm while a more thorough investigation or legal proceeding is underway.

These orders are often sought in situations where immediate action is required to protect a person's rights or to prevent damage. Examples include disputes over property, child custody cases where a child's safety is at risk, or in commercial law to prevent the infringement of intellectual property. The party seeking the pysäytysmääräys must demonstrate to the court that there is a legitimate need for the order and that they are likely to succeed in the underlying legal case.

A pysäytysmääräys is typically issued ex parte, meaning it can be granted without the other party being present or heard, if the urgency of the situation warrants it. However, the court will usually schedule a follow-up hearing where both parties can present their arguments before making a final decision on whether to extend or revoke the order. The duration of a pysäytysmääräys is usually limited and depends on the specific circumstances of the case and the court's discretion.