Business leaders may initiate lawsuits for many different reasons. Sometimes, partners have to go to court to settle disputes about how they operate the company or a contentious buyout offer. Other times, unfair competition might lead to litigation.
In many cases, contract issues are what trigger a lawsuit. Disputes about the terms of an agreement or allegations of a contract breach may require the intervention of a judge to resolve. Regardless of the origins of the dispute, sometimes the only viable solution is to ask a judge to intervene and resolve the issue.
In a business litigation, the plaintiff typically needs to request a specific form of relief. In some cases, requesting an injunction can be a means of resolving a breach of contract issue.
What is an injunction?
An injunction is essentially a specialized court order intended to address misconduct or defaults. There are three subtypes of injunctions. Judges can issue temporary restraining orders to prevent any unwanted contact between the two parties until they review and rule on the lawsuit.
Judges can also issue preliminary or temporary injunctions to prevent certain types of conduct or establish a requirement for specific actions. A preliminary injunction could prevent one party from liquidating business assets until after the courts resolve a dispute. A permanent injunction typically serves as the resolution to a legal matter.
Injunctions can prevent future breaches of contract in scenarios involving misconduct or inappropriate disclosures. Judges can also order specific actions, such as the destruction of merchandise that infringes on copyright protections.
There are many potential remedies available during business litigation. Considering every option can help ensure that plaintiffs seek appropriate solutions given the nature of the issue and the impact it has had on their organization.