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An injunction is a court order requiring the parties to whom it is addressed (the enjoined parties) not to engage in certain activity (a prohibitory injunction) or to engage in certain activity (an affirmative injunction), and is usually designed to maintain the current state of things (the status quo).

In Kansas, an injunction is a legal remedy issued by a court that commands or prohibits specific actions by the parties involved. A prohibitory injunction prevents the enjoined parties from performing certain activities that could be harmful or violate the rights of the other party. Conversely, an affirmative injunction requires the parties to take specific actions. Injunctions are often sought to maintain the status quo, preventing any change that could cause irreparable harm before the court has a chance to fully consider the case. Kansas courts can issue temporary restraining orders (TROs), preliminary injunctions, and permanent injunctions, depending on the stage of the case and the immediacy and severity of the harm being addressed. The process for obtaining an injunction typically involves filing a petition with the court, and the petitioner must usually demonstrate that they are likely to succeed on the merits of the case and that they are likely to suffer irreparable harm without the injunction.

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