Small claims procedures are strictly for recovering money damages. The judge can order no injunctive relief or personal directive.The first step to seek injunctive relief is to file your lawsuit in the appropriate county. Relief in the alternative or of several different types may be demanded. In other words, parties have standing to bring claims for injunctive relief only once they have alleged and proven special damages. On appeal, the Smiths challenge the trial court's denial of their requests for injunctive relief, nominal damages, and attorney fees. Plaintiff claims that unless a preliminary injunction issues, defendants will directly infringe and contribute to the infringement of its copyright. They pray for damages, a determination of their rights and for injunctive relief. Injunctive relief, their damages claim preserved a live controversy.16. A party thus is not required to prove his case in full at a preliminary injunction hearing.