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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 Mississippi, 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 unjust, while an affirmative injunction requires them to take specific actions. Injunctions are often sought to maintain the status quo, preventing any changes that could prejudice the rights of a party before the court can fully adjudicate the matter. The process for obtaining an injunction in Mississippi typically involves filing a complaint and a motion for injunctive relief, demonstrating the immediate need for such an order to prevent irreparable harm, and in some cases, providing a bond. The court will consider factors such as the likelihood of success on the merits of the case and the balance of harms between the parties when deciding whether to grant an injunction.

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