This summary will BRIEFLY describe how to file an order to show cause with a temporary restraining order on a new case. This article defines preliminary injunction, details its elements and the hearing process, and includes a sample motion to download.Injunctive relief usually takes one of three forms: temporary restraining order (TRO), preliminary injunction, and permanent injunction. The first step to seek injunctive relief is to file your lawsuit in the appropriate county. The court may issue a preliminary injunction or a temporary restraining order only if the movant gives security in an amount that the court considers proper. 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. Long Island, NY business litigation attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses one important reason that a New York court must deny a request for an injunction. A court can issue an injunction at the end of a case, such as after a trial or a settlement agreement. Choosing whether to grant temporary injunctive relief is up to the discretion of the court. It's used when no other legal remedy is available and to prevent irreparable harm.