What is an injunction?

• A. A court order to preserve the status quo or prevent harm during proceedings
• B. A court order to award damages
• C. A suggestion to settle
• D. An order for mediation

Answer: (A)

An injunction is a court order that directs a party to do something or to refrain from an action, primarily to preserve the current situation and prevent harm while a dispute is decided. It’s a provisional remedy used during proceedings, not a final judgment or a monetary award. It can be granted quickly in urgent cases to stop ongoing or imminent harm. This differs from an order for damages, a suggestion to settle, or a mediation order, which involve money, negotiation, or different procedural steps rather than immediate conduct directions.