A hearing to decide a specific, narrow issue separately from the main case — for example, whether a particular property is held on trust for one party. Deciding a preliminary issue first can save time and costs if it resolves or narrows the wider dispute.
In Plain English
A separate court meeting held to decide one specific, important fact before the rest of the case can move forward. Solving this one issue early can often save time and money for everyone.
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