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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 Maine, 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 further harm or change until the court can fully resolve the underlying dispute. The process for obtaining an injunction in Maine typically involves the party seeking the injunction (the plaintiff) to file a complaint and a motion for a preliminary injunction, which if granted, remains in effect until a final hearing can be held. The court will consider factors such as the likelihood of irreparable harm without the injunction, the balance of hardships between the parties, and the public interest when deciding whether to grant an injunction.

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