The Law Dictionary for Everyone
A preliminary injunction is a court order that is drafted up during the early stages of a lawsuit. Its purpose is to prevent one or both of the parties from doing anything to upset the status quo until the court can give the parties proper direction. An example of a preliminary injunction is one that would be issued against a […]
Read moreInjunctive relief, also known as an “injunction,” is a legal remedy that may be sought in a civil lawsuit, in addition to, or in place of, monetary damages. Rather than offering money as payment for a wrong in a civil action, injunctive relief is a court order for the defendant to stop a specified act or behavior. To explore this […]
Read moreA restraining order is issued by a court to protect a person from physical abuse, threats, or harassment by another specific person. A restraining order is obtained after the court determines that the applicant has a reasonable belief that he or she is in imminent danger, or may be in danger due to the actions of another. In some jurisdictions, […]
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