Preventive Injunction
/prɪˈvɛn.tɪv ɪnˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A court order issued to prevent a party from performing an act that would cause irreparable harm before the final resolution of a case.
The court granted a preventive injunction to stop the defendant from demolishing the historic building.
Forms
- preventive injunction
- preventive injunctions
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Commentary
Preventive injunctions are often sought early in litigation to preserve the status quo; drafters should clearly specify the prohibited acts and the duration of the injunction.
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