Requests for mandatory injunctions are only granted if the facts are clearly favorable toward the moving party. When a court decides to issue a mandatory injunction, the injunction must be least oppressive while still protecting the plaintiff's rights.
To warrant preliminary injunctive relief, the moving party must show (1) a substantial likelihood of success on the merits, (2) that it would suffer irrepa- rable injury if the injunction were not granted, (3) that an injunction would not substantially injure other interested parties, and (4) that the public interest ...
Preliminary Injunction Standard. A preliminary injunction is proper where the moving party proves: Likelihood that it will ultimately prevail on the merits; and. That relative interim harm to the parties from issuance of the injunction weights in its favor.
In the case of a hearing, the applicant will present their arguments to a judge. If the judge is persuaded to make an order, they will grant an interim injunction and list a 'return hearing'. At the return hearing, the court will listen to the arguments of both parties and decide whether to make a 'final injunction'.
A party requesting a preliminary injunction may give notice of the request to the opposing or responding party either by serving a noticed motion under Code of Civil Procedure section 1005 or by obtaining and serving an order to show cause (OSC).
Although you do not need a lawyer to file for an injunction against harassment, it may be helpful to have a lawyer. This is especially important if the harasser has a lawyer or if the case is going to trial.
You can also contact the courthouse directly where you wish to file an injunction to ask if they have a form for you to use, or if you have to draft your own injunction. Court have some forms for people to use, but there are several court filings that a form is not provided for.