What term describes a court order that temporarily stops eviction or other actions?

• A. Injunction
• B. Writ of execution
• C. Docket entry
• D. Stay

Answer: (D)

A stay is a court order that pauses the enforcement of a judgment or ongoing actions for a period of time. In eviction cases, a stay would halt the eviction process while issues are reviewed or while the parties pursue further relief, giving time to appeal, negotiate, or seek other protection. An injunction, while it can stop specific conduct, is about prohibiting or mandating actions rather than simply freezing the entire process. A writ of execution is the tool used to enforce a judgment by taking property or funds, not to pause actions. A docket entry is only a record in the case file, not an order. So the term that fits a temporary pause is stay.