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A temporary injunction is a court order that tells someone to stop doing something until a final decision is made. It's like a timeout for grown-ups.
A temporary injunction is a court order that requires a person or entity to stop doing something until a final decision is made in a case. It is also known as a preliminary injunction.
For example, if a company is accused of stealing trade secrets from a competitor, the competitor may ask the court for a temporary injunction to prevent the company from using or sharing the trade secrets until the case is resolved.
Another example is if a landlord is trying to evict a tenant for not paying rent, the tenant may ask the court for a temporary injunction to prevent the eviction until they can prove that they have paid the rent.
These examples illustrate how a temporary injunction can be used to protect the rights of individuals or companies while a legal dispute is being resolved.