What is an order of injunction?

An injunction is an order issued by a court that forces the defendant – a person, a company, corporation or government entity – to do something or stop doing something, depending on what the plaintiff is requesting. In relatively rare cases, the court may issue a mandatory injunction, compelling a person, company, or government unit to take affirmative action in carrying out a specified action. Injunctive relief is appropriate to prevent an action, to put a stop to ongoing or repeated conduct that violates a person's rights or causes injury, or to force a defendant to take action in order to prevent harm.