Instant is a descriptive term used to refer to the topic being discussed. The term can refer to cases, orders, motions, judgments, etc. that are before a court. Instant is often used synonymously with the terms “at bar” and “at issue.”
Examples of the term being used include:
- “parties to instant action”
- “standard at issue in instant case”
- “instant dispute”
[Last updated in June of 2023 by the Wex Definitions Team]