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.
A permanent injunction is a court order requiring a person to do or cease doing a specific action that is issued as a final judgment in a case.
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.
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.
Injunctive relief is sought when a breach of contract threatens to cause irreparable harm that can't be adequately compensated by monetary damages. Injunctive relief can help safeguard the interests of the non-breaching party and prevent additional harm.
A plaintiff seeking a permanent injunction must demonstrate that: (1) it suffered an irreparable injury; (2) remedies at law, such as monetary damages, are inadequate to compensate for the injury; (3) considering the balance of the hardships between plaintiff and defendants, a remedy in equity is warranted; and (4) the ...