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In most jurisdictions the normal and preferred way of seeking appellate review is by filing an appeal of the final judgment.

Generally, an appeal of the judgment will also allow appeal of all other orders or rulings made by the trial court in the course of the case.

This is because such orders cannot be appealed " as of right ".

However, certain critical interlocutory court orders, such as the denial of a request for an interim injunction, or an order holding a person in contempt of court, can be appealed immediately although the case may otherwise not have been fully disposed of.