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title: "Injunction"
type: Legal Term
source: https://casebriefly.com/legal-terms/injunction
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# Injunction

An injunction is an equitable remedy in the form of a court order directing a party to do or refrain from doing a specific act. Preliminary injunctions require the plaintiff to show a likelihood of success on the merits, a likelihood of irreparable harm, that the balance of equities tips in their favor, and that the injunction is in the public interest. Permanent injunctions are granted after a final judgment on the merits. Violation of an injunction may result in contempt of court.

## Related Terms

- specific-performance
- writ
- nuisance

## Related Cases

- boomer-v-atlantic-cement

## Example

A company seeks to prevent a former employee from violating a non-compete agreement. The court may issue a preliminary injunction barring the employee from working for a competitor.

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Source: [Injunction — CaseBriefly](https://casebriefly.com/legal-terms/injunction)