Motion For Temporary Restraining Order And Preliminary Injunction In Harris
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To cover those situations in which notice cannot be reasonably given, Rule 65 provides for temporary restraining orders (or TROs), A temporary restraining order is like a preliminary injunction but, if it is issued without notice to the adverse party, its duration is limited to ten days.
Injunctions may preserve and safeguard assets or evidence, or may restrain people from committing certain acts. Mandatory orders require the other party to perform certain acts such as returning property.
A temporary restraining order serves to provide emergency relief and to preserve the status quo until a hearing may be had on a temporary injunction. The purpose of a temporary injunction is to preserve the status quo pending a full trial on the merits.
TROs: A TRO can be requested if immediate harm or danger is shown. Preliminary Injunctions: These are used in serious cases where the harm to the plaintiff is significant and immediate, and the other party is not greatly affected.
After a motion for a preliminary injunction has been filed, the court will often hold a hearing to determine whether to issue it. The preliminary injunction hearing can serve as a “mini-trial” on the merits of the plaintiff's case, albeit on an expedited basis with limited evidence.
A temporary restraining order (TRO) is a short-term pre-trial temporary injunction. To obtain a TRO, a party must convince the judge that they will suffer immediate irreparable injury unless the order is issued.
Taking a medical malpractice lawsuit as an example, if a patient believes that their doctor has provided negligent medical care that has caused them harm, the patient may seek a preliminary injunction to prevent the doctor from continuing to provide care.
No temporary injunction shall be issued without notice to the adverse party. No writ of injunction shall be granted unless the applicant therefor shall present his petition to the judge verified by his affidavit and containing a plain and intelligible statement of the grounds for such relief.
