Mandatory Injunction
/ˈmæn.də.tɔːr.i ɪnˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A court order compelling a party to perform a specific act, typically to correct a wrongful situation.
The court issued a mandatory injunction requiring the company to remove the illegally constructed building.
Forms
- mandatory injunctions
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Commentary
Mandatory injunctions are distinguished from prohibitory injunctions by requiring positive action rather than restraint; drafters should specify the exact act mandated to avoid ambiguity.
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