Are interim injunctions available prior to trial?
A. Temporary attachment orders are available pending a final judgment on the merits. The court orders an attachment if it is satisfied that the defendant intends to frustrate the claimant’s recovery by either transferring the property in dispute or its other property and/or removing such property from the court’s jurisdiction. The court must also be satisfied that the claimant has a good chance of succeeding in the underlying dispute. The claimant may be required to provide security before the order for attachment is granted, at the discretion of the court. The amount required as security does not normally reflect the value of the property attached and is usually a minimal sum. Other temporary measures available include restraining orders, orders requiring government agencies to suspend or revoke certain property registrations, and provisional arrest warrants.
