Rule 65. Injunctions. (a). Preliminary injunction; notice.A preliminary injunction is a court order that prohibits one party from taking certain legal actions until the court has had an opportunity to hear evidence. Contracts to be in writing. 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. No bond for cost shall be required in the proceeding. If a court issues an injunction against a defendant, they are bound to comply with it. Whether a district court has discretion under the All Writs Act, Federal Rule of Civil Procedure. 60(b)(6), or North Carolina law to issue an injunction. An injunction bond is also referred to as a "temporary restraining order" or "preliminary injunction".