Court Injunction
/ˈkɔːrt ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A judicial order restraining a person from beginning or continuing an action threatening or invading the legal right of another.
The court injunction prohibited the company from demolishing the historic building.
- (n.) A court order compelling a party to do a specific act, such as to perform a contract or remove a nuisance.
The court issued an injunction requiring the tenant to repair the property.
Forms
- court injunction
- court injunctions
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Commentary
Court injunctions are equitable remedies and require careful drafting to clearly define prohibited or mandated actions to avoid ambiguity.
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