Injunctions
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What is the primary purpose of an injunction?
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To prevent irreparable harm
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To punish the defendant
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To compensate the plaintiff for damages
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To enforce a contract
An injunction is a court order that compels or prohibits a party from doing a specific act. The primary purpose of an injunction is to prevent irreparable harm to the plaintiff.
What are the two main types of injunctions?
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Preliminary and permanent
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Mandatory and prohibitory
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Interlocutory and final
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Temporary and perpetual
The two main types of injunctions are preliminary and permanent. A preliminary injunction is issued before a trial to prevent irreparable harm to the plaintiff. A permanent injunction is issued after a trial to permanently prevent the defendant from doing a specific act.
What is the difference between a mandatory and a prohibitory injunction?
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A mandatory injunction compels the defendant to do a specific act, while a prohibitory injunction prohibits the defendant from doing a specific act.
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A mandatory injunction is issued before a trial, while a prohibitory injunction is issued after a trial.
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A mandatory injunction is permanent, while a prohibitory injunction is temporary.
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A mandatory injunction is issued by a state court, while a prohibitory injunction is issued by a federal court.
A mandatory injunction compels the defendant to do a specific act, such as paying damages or delivering property. A prohibitory injunction prohibits the defendant from doing a specific act, such as trespassing or using a trade secret.
What are the factors that a court considers when deciding whether to issue an injunction?
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The likelihood of irreparable harm to the plaintiff
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The balance of hardships between the plaintiff and the defendant
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The public interest
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All of the above
When deciding whether to issue an injunction, a court considers the likelihood of irreparable harm to the plaintiff, the balance of hardships between the plaintiff and the defendant, and the public interest.
What is the difference between a temporary restraining order (TRO) and a preliminary injunction?
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A TRO is issued without notice to the defendant, while a preliminary injunction is issued after a hearing.
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A TRO is issued for a longer period of time than a preliminary injunction.
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A TRO is issued by a state court, while a preliminary injunction is issued by a federal court.
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None of the above
A temporary restraining order (TRO) is issued without notice to the defendant and is effective for a short period of time, usually no more than 10 days. A preliminary injunction is issued after a hearing and is effective for a longer period of time, usually until the trial is completed.
What is the purpose of a bond in an injunction?
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To compensate the defendant for damages if the injunction is later found to be wrongful.
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To ensure that the plaintiff will comply with the injunction.
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To pay for the costs of the injunction.
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None of the above
The purpose of a bond in an injunction is to compensate the defendant for damages if the injunction is later found to be wrongful. The bond is typically set in an amount that is sufficient to cover the defendant's potential losses.
What is the difference between an injunction and a declaratory judgment?
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An injunction prevents a party from doing a specific act, while a declaratory judgment declares the rights and obligations of the parties.
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An injunction is issued before a trial, while a declaratory judgment is issued after a trial.
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An injunction is permanent, while a declaratory judgment is temporary.
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None of the above
An injunction prevents a party from doing a specific act, such as trespassing or using a trade secret. A declaratory judgment declares the rights and obligations of the parties, but does not prevent either party from doing anything.
What is the difference between an injunction and a specific performance?
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An injunction prevents a party from doing a specific act, while a specific performance compels a party to do a specific act.
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An injunction is issued before a trial, while a specific performance is issued after a trial.
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An injunction is permanent, while a specific performance is temporary.
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None of the above
An injunction prevents a party from doing a specific act, such as trespassing or using a trade secret. A specific performance compels a party to do a specific act, such as paying damages or delivering property.
What is the difference between an injunction and a rescission?
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An injunction prevents a party from doing a specific act, while a rescission cancels a contract.
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An injunction is issued before a trial, while a rescission is issued after a trial.
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An injunction is permanent, while a rescission is temporary.
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None of the above
An injunction prevents a party from doing a specific act, such as trespassing or using a trade secret. A rescission cancels a contract and restores the parties to the positions they were in before the contract was entered into.
What is the difference between an injunction and a reformation?
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An injunction prevents a party from doing a specific act, while a reformation corrects a mistake in a contract.
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An injunction is issued before a trial, while a reformation is issued after a trial.
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An injunction is permanent, while a reformation is temporary.
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None of the above
An injunction prevents a party from doing a specific act, such as trespassing or using a trade secret. A reformation corrects a mistake in a contract and makes the contract conform to the parties' original intent.
What is the difference between an injunction and a restitution?
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An injunction prevents a party from doing a specific act, while a restitution restores the plaintiff to the position they were in before the defendant's wrongful act.
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An injunction is issued before a trial, while a restitution is issued after a trial.
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An injunction is permanent, while a restitution is temporary.
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None of the above
An injunction prevents a party from doing a specific act, such as trespassing or using a trade secret. A restitution restores the plaintiff to the position they were in before the defendant's wrongful act, such as by paying damages or returning property.
What is the difference between an injunction and a subrogation?
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An injunction prevents a party from doing a specific act, while a subrogation allows a person to stand in the shoes of another person and exercise their rights.
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An injunction is issued before a trial, while a subrogation is issued after a trial.
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An injunction is permanent, while a subrogation is temporary.
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None of the above
An injunction prevents a party from doing a specific act, such as trespassing or using a trade secret. A subrogation allows a person to stand in the shoes of another person and exercise their rights, such as the right to sue for damages.
What is the difference between an injunction and a contribution?
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An injunction prevents a party from doing a specific act, while a contribution requires one person to pay a share of a debt or obligation.
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An injunction is issued before a trial, while a contribution is issued after a trial.
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An injunction is permanent, while a contribution is temporary.
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None of the above
An injunction prevents a party from doing a specific act, such as trespassing or using a trade secret. A contribution requires one person to pay a share of a debt or obligation, such as damages or costs.
What is the difference between an injunction and an indemnity?
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An injunction prevents a party from doing a specific act, while an indemnity requires one person to reimburse another person for losses or damages.
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An injunction is issued before a trial, while an indemnity is issued after a trial.
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An injunction is permanent, while an indemnity is temporary.
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None of the above
An injunction prevents a party from doing a specific act, such as trespassing or using a trade secret. An indemnity requires one person to reimburse another person for losses or damages, such as damages or costs.