Final judgment rule

FINAL JUDGMENT RULE - The general rule that appeals can only be taken from a final judgement. An appeal from most pretrial orders is typically considered interlocutory, and, therefore, not appealable as a final decision under 28 U.S.C. S 1291.

Final judgment rule
Definition - Noun
: a rule of procedure: an appeal may be taken only after final determination of all issues involved in a case
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