How Is an Injunction Obtained?
An injunction is considered an extraordinary legal remedy. Generally, a court will consider issuing an injunction after receiving a request that is specific, formal, and written. The court situated in the county where the animal is located typically has the authority to issue an injunction affecting the animal. Then, if an injunction is issued, it must be properly and timely delivered to the appropriate person(s) affected. Generally, there are three types of injunctions: (1) Temporary Restraining Order. Where allowed by law, Brian the buyer would pursue this first. Brian’s attorney would seek an immediate order of the court, without Steve the seller’s presence, stopping Steve from moving or selling the stallion until after a preliminary or temporary injunction hearing takes place in a few days. The function of a temporary restraining order is to keep things as they are for a short period of time until the court can more fully evaluate the circumstances and hear Steve’s side of the stor
