For the court to grant injunctive relief, the claimant must prove that without the injunction, they would suffer "irreparable harm. A preliminary injunction may be granted where it appears that the defendant threatens or is about to do an act in violation of the plaintiff's rights.This article defines preliminary injunction, details its elements and the hearing process, and includes a sample motion to download. Know your client's business. Injunctive relief usually takes one of three forms: temporary restraining order (TRO), preliminary injunction, and permanent injunction. Injunctive relief, also known as an injunction, is a remedy which restrains a party from doing certain acts or requires a party to act in a certain way. Damages are always an available, if not immediate, remedy, however, where injunctive relief may not be practical. Permanent injunctions are issued as a final judgment in a case, where monetary damages will not suffice. It's used when no other legal remedy is available and to prevent irreparable harm. Plaintiff requests monetary damages, injunctive relief, and attorneys' fees.