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 Oregon, an injunction is a legal remedy that can be issued by a court to require a party to either refrain from specific acts (prohibitory injunction) or to perform specific acts (affirmative injunction). This type of court order is often sought to maintain the status quo or prevent harm while a legal case is pending. To obtain an injunction in Oregon, the party seeking the injunction must file a complaint and demonstrate that they are likely to suffer irreparable harm without the injunction, that they are likely to succeed on the merits of the case, that the balance of equities tips in their favor, and that an injunction is in the public interest. Oregon courts have the authority to issue temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, and permanent injunctions, depending on the stage of the case and the urgency of the situation. The specific procedures and requirements for obtaining an injunction are outlined in the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure and relevant state statutes.