How Do You File A Petition For An Injunction?
An injunction consists of an order from a court jurisdiction that requires a person, business or government entity to cease from continuing or doing something in the future. Injunctions are generally issued when an existing legal remedy is considered inadequate. When it is apparent that irreparable harm could occur if the alleged offending party is allowed to continue its actions, a court may issue an injunction to protect the rights of an individual, company or other entity until the matter can be resolved either in a court of law or through another legal remedy. Prepare the petition according to certain legal requirements. The facts presented by a petitioner should be substantially based upon the allegations with proof and not based upon speculation. There must be a clear likelihood that irreparable and imminent harm will occur should the injunction not be issued. There should be no availability of any other adequate remedy of law. For example, it should be evident that an award of m