The general basis for the entry of an injunction is that there must be proof of a right. There must also be a violation of that right.This article defines preliminary injunction, details its elements and the hearing process, and includes a sample motion to download. The decision whether to grant injunction relief rests in the sound discretion of the court, and is not as of right. Absent such evidence, injunctive relief is not mandatory. Injunctive relief is considered an "extraordinary" remedy in Virginia and is never automatic. That ruling is not at issue on this appeal. B. Injunctive Relief and Attorneys' Fees and Costs. In practice, however, judges have not treated the adequacy of damages as decisive. On some occasions, there was not sufficient or any evidence to support a claim for such damages.