Examples: Permanent injunctions are often issued in cases involving ongoing nuisances, such as a factory emitting harmful pollutants, or in cases of trademark infringement, where a company is permanently prohibited from using a trademark that belongs to another business.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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. See, e.g., Roe v. Wade 410 US 113 (1973).
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.
Restraining orders are provisional measures or temporary fixes pending the final case determination. However, injunctions last for extended periods and are granted after both parties in the case have been heard.
An injunction is a court order requiring a person to do or cease doing a specific action. There are three types of injunctions: Permanent injunctions, Temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions.