In a federal civil lawsuit, the trial court issues an order that significantly affects one party's rights before the conclusion of the trial. The affected party wishes to challenge this decision right away rather than awaiting the trial's end. According to the collateral order doctrine, which statement best describes the possibility of appealing this decision before the trial finishes?
The order can be challenged at this stage as it determines important rights and is independent of the trial's result.
The order can be appealed now if both parties agree to proceed with an early appeal.
The order can be reviewed through a motion for judicial reconsideration.
The order becomes eligible for appeal after the trial has concluded.
The correct answer states that the order can be appealed at this stage because it determines important rights and is independent of the trial’s outcome. This aligns with the collateral order doctrine, which permits interlocutory appeals for orders that conclusively determine rights and are separate from the merits of the case. The other options are incorrect because they either incorrectly restrict the timing of appeals or misstate the conditions under which an interlocutory appeal is permissible.
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