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Injunction Vs Court Order In New York
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An injunction is a legal ruling by a judge that mandates an individual or other entity to either stop or start some action. The three main instances of an injunction are restraining orders, preliminary (temporary) injunctions, and permanent injunctions.
The injunction is something ordered by the judge that can either be permanent or for a specific period of time. The restraining order usually only happens at the beginning of the case, once the person is served with a temporary restraining order and that will only last until the injunction hearing.
An injunction or temporary restraining order is an order from the court prohibiting a party from performing or ordering a specified act, either temporarily or permanently.
Whereas many court orders concern themselves with administrative matters, like continuing a case, assessing costs or attorneys fees, or appointing a personal representative, an injunction is generally an order granted at the request of one party requiring another party to do or refrain from doing an act: it may ...
Permanent injunctions are issued as a final judgment in a case, where monetary damages will not suffice. Failure to comply with an injunction may result in being held in contempt of court, which in turn may result in either criminal or civil liability.
A person can also petition a Family Court judge for an Order of Protection, in which case the person must file a petition in Family Court that adequately accuses the other person of committing one of several specific crimes and offenses, such as Assault in the Third Degree, PL 120.00, or Harassment in the Second Degree ...
A preliminary injunction may be granted in any action where it appears that the defendant threatens or is about to do, or is doing or procuring or suffering to be done, an act in violation of the plaintiff's rights respecting the subject of the action, and tending to render the judgment ineffectual, or in any action ...
The specific elements you need to prove to get a restraining order vary from state to state, but in general, you need to show: A specific instance or instances of abuse or harassment (such as sexual assault by an intimate partner) The threat of violence or of further abusive behavior or harassment.
Family Court Order of Protection The burden of proof required is lower, relying on the “preponderance of the evidence” standard. Your presence and active participation in court are necessary. While records are kept private, the courtrooms themselves are open to the public.