Judicial Dictionary
Title | Temporary Injunction |
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Details |
Temporary injunction is a court order prohibiting an action by a party to a
lawsuit until there has been a trial or other court action. It is issued
during a trial to maintain the status quo or preserve the subject matter of
the litigation until the trial is over. The purpose of a temporary
injunction is to maintain the status quo and prevent irreparable damage or
change before the legal questions are determined. After the trial the court
may issue a "permanent injunction" (making the temporary injunction a
lasting rule) or "dissolve" (cancel) the temporary injunction.
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