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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 Pennsylvania, 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. To obtain an injunction in Pennsylvania, the party seeking it must typically demonstrate that they are likely to suffer irreparable harm without the injunction, that legal remedies are inadequate, that they are likely to succeed on the merits of the case, and that the injunction is in the public interest. These legal principles are derived from both Pennsylvania state statutes and case law, and the specific requirements and procedures for obtaining an injunction can vary depending on the type of case and the court in which the case is filed.

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