{"id":1443,"date":"2022-01-10T02:58:35","date_gmt":"2022-01-10T02:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uk.legalvision.com.au\/?p=1443"},"modified":"2025-06-13T01:35:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T00:35:26","slug":"what-is-an-interim-injunction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/disputes-litigation\/what-is-an-interim-injunction\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an Interim Injunction in England and Wales?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are dealing with a dispute, you may encounter an ‘interim injunction’. Knowing the different types of injunctions is important for being aware of the type of ‘relief’ that a court may order. Additionally, it will help you understand your rights and obligations to the other party. This article will provide a general overview of what an interim injunction is and some important points you should keep in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is an Injunction?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An injunction<\/a><\/span> is a type of relief (or remedy) that a court may order. Where a court orders an injunction, the effect is that you are obliged to either do something or refrain from doing something. An injunction is a discretionary remedy, meaning that a court has the choice to order it if they think it is an adequate remedy given the facts of the dispute.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An injunction can either be a ‘final injunction’ or an ‘interim injunction’. A final injunction is a permanent order. On the other hand, an interim injunction (sometimes called an ‘interlocutory injunction’) is usually a temporary measure. The purpose of an interim injunction is to maintain a state of affairs until the court gives a final decision in a later proceeding. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are different types of injunctions. One common example is a freezing injunction, which prevents a party from getting rid of or dealing with its assets.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

How Do I Know if I Can Get an Interim Injunction?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For a court to grant an interim injunction, you must convince the court that it would be convenient and just to do so. In considering this, the court will take into account:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n