The threshold for obtaining a stay of pending proceedings to challenge an interlocutory decision refusing amendment of pleadings is the same whether the amendment is sought during trial or immediately before trial commences. The outcome without a stay must be so adverse and severe that justice requires interlocutory intervention, and a substantial or special case must be shown to warrant interference with the trial judge's discretion on matters of practice and procedure.
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