What is a Fiant in Law?

Fiant is a legal term that refers to a type of court order or judgment that is not yet final. In other words, it is an order or judgment that is still subject to appeal or further review by a higher court.

In the context of a lawsuit, a fiant may be issued by a lower court after a hearing or trial, but before the final decision has been made. For example, if a plaintiff has filed a lawsuit against a defendant and the case goes to trial, the judge may issue a fiant that grants some of the plaintiff's requests for relief, such as an injunction or a temporary restraining order, while the case is still being considered by the court.

The purpose of a fiant is to provide temporary relief to one party or the other until the final decision is made. It is not a final judgment, and it can be appealed or modified by a higher court if necessary. Once the final decision has been made, the fiant will be vacated and replaced by a final judgment.