# "I was speeding, hit your kid and killed him. So I'll sue you."

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**Created:** [November 15, 2010, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-speeding-hit-your-kid-and-killed-him-so-ill-sue-you/560745 "2010-11-15T15:20:36Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 19, 2010, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-speeding-hit-your-kid-and-killed-him-so-ill-sue-you/560745/61 "2010-11-19T14:55:49Z")

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In the context of family law, a protective order is in fact what it sounds like: essentially, a restraining order to protect a party from physical harm by another.

In general, though, he’s right. Mostly they’re used to prevent harrassing or unnecessary deposition or discovery proceedings.

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