A court-ordered injunction is a decree that compels or prevents an action, often temporary, until a court decision is made. It can be issued to any legal entity and violating it can result in penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment. Examples include preventing the sale of property in a contested will case or enforcing visitation […]
Gang injunctions restrict the activities of known gang members in a particular area, developed in Los Angeles in the 1980s. Some argue they limit civil rights, while others see them as an appropriate tool. Law enforcement agencies and prosecutors develop arguments for injunctions, which must be carefully formulated and reasoned. The legality of gang injunctions […]
A Mareva injunction is a court order that freezes a defendant’s assets in a civil suit to prevent them from being hidden or mixed. It can be granted ex parte and is issued if there is a reasonable possibility that the defendant could move assets out of reach. The injunction lasts until the case is […]
An injunction is a court order to do or refrain from doing something. A preliminary injunction is filed early in the legal process and requires a demonstration of irreparable harm. The party filing must prepare the motion accordingly and provide the opponent with a copy. The time frame for a judge to respond is often […]
A preliminary injunction is a court order issued before a decision is made to maintain the status quo. It is granted if it is necessary and the only way to achieve the desired objective. The person applying must demonstrate a strong chance of winning and that damages will be suffered without the injunction. The judge […]
An anti-lawsuit injunction is a court order preventing a party from transferring a dispute to another court or bringing an identical suit elsewhere. It aims to prevent parallel foreign claims and forum shopping. Courts have different positions on when to issue an injunction, but parties who defy it can face hefty penalties. An anti-claims injunction […]
A temporary injunction is a court order that requires a party to act or refrain from taking certain actions until a trial on a disputed issue can be held. Its purpose is to preserve the status quo between two parties to prevent irreparable harm. Once a trial has taken place, a court can convert a […]
A permanent injunction is a court order issued after a full trial or default judgment, requiring a person or entity to permanently cease or perform in a certain way. They are used in civil cases as a type of equitable remedy when monetary damages are insufficient. They differ from temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions, […]
