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 Vermont, an injunction is a legal remedy issued by a court that commands or prohibits specific actions by the parties involved in a legal dispute. A prohibitory injunction prevents the enjoined parties from performing certain acts, while an affirmative injunction requires them to perform certain acts. The purpose of an injunction is often to maintain the status quo pending a final decision on the matter at hand. To obtain an injunction in Vermont, the requesting party must typically 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. Vermont's rules of civil procedure outline the process for seeking an injunction, and the specific requirements may vary depending on the circumstances of the case and the type of injunction sought.