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A condition or state lasting only for a limited period. The quality attaches to structures, orders, appointments, duties, and jurisdiction when the limitation is express or inherent in the governing rule.
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Theo Thomas left his apartment for a two-week business trip but kept all personal belongings and intended to return. While he was gone, Tara Tran broke a window and entered to steal electronics. The structure remained a dwelling because a temporary absence does not change its character when the occupant uses it regularly for sleeping and plans to return.
Torchlight Media obtained a temporary restraining order without notice against a competitor. The order stated the date and hour issued, described the irreparable harm to customer relationships, explained why notice was omitted, and was filed promptly. It expired fourteen days after entry because the court set no extension and the adverse party did not consent to a longer period.
The President attempted to fill a vacant agency post with Trevor Tate during a period when the Senate held only pro forma sessions. Because the Senate never formally declared a recess, the appointment could not qualify as temporary under the Recess Appointments Clause and remained subject to Senate confirmation.
Triumph Manufacturing could not deliver specialized parts to Topaz Mining for six weeks because a supplier's plant flooded. The temporary impracticability suspended Triumph's duty during the flood period. Once the plant reopened, the duty resumed because performance after the delay was not materially more burdensome than originally contemplated.
Theresa Tucker brought her child to State A after the child's father threatened physical harm in State B. Because the child was present in State A and faced an immediate threat of mistreatment, the court exercised temporary emergency jurisdiction to issue a protective order even though no prior custody proceeding existed in State A.
Tabitha Taylor moved for temporary custody of her children during a pending dissolution action. She supported the motion with an affidavit detailing the children's current living arrangements. After a hearing, the court awarded temporary custody to Tabitha under the best-interests standards because no party objected to proceeding on the affidavits alone.
No. A structure remains a dwelling when the occupant uses it regularly for sleeping and intends to return, even during a temporary absence. Only permanent departure without intent to return removes the dwelling character.
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The order expires at the time set by the court, not to exceed fourteen days after entry, unless the court extends it for good cause or the adverse party consents to a longer period. The reasons for any extension must appear in the record.
…who may have been barred from eating there were the few who had neither signed a preregistration application nor requested temporary meal tickets. Although the police were deployed near the campus in large numbers on three occasions, they did not at any time "ring" the campus, and they were not called to the campus in…
…impede the construction of any structure that might otherwise lawfully be constructed on the Terminal site, and damages for the “temporary
…with an Abusive Relationship: I. How and Why do Women Stay?, 53 J. Marriage & the Family 311 (1991). Many abused women who find
…under which permanent impoundments, termed "rescissions," would require approval through enactment of legislation. In contrast,
…must be devised, our system of criminal jurisprudence will be that much further enlightened. Such progress clearly outweighs any temporary dislocation of settled modes of procedure. Only by integrating scientific advancements with our ideals of justice can law remain a part of the living fiber of our civilization. MR. JUSTICE…
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The President may make such an appointment only during a Senate recess of sufficient duration. The Senate is in recess only when it formally declares itself in recess. Pro forma sessions without a formal declaration prevent recess appointments.
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The duty is suspended while the impracticability exists. It resumes after the condition ends unless performance would then be materially more burdensome than originally anticipated.
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A court obtains temporary emergency jurisdiction when the child is present in the state and has been abandoned or faces an emergency threat of mistreatment or abuse to the child, sibling, or parent.
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A party may move for a temporary custody order supported by an affidavit. The court may award temporary custody after a hearing or, if no objection, solely on the affidavits under the best-interests standards.
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