A New York Order To Show Cause is a court order that requires a person to appear in court and explain why a certain action should not be taken. It is typically used in civil court proceedings to establish a temporary stay or injunction. This order is issued by a judge when a plaintiff files a motion or complaint requesting a court order that requires the defendant to explain why the requested relief should not be granted. There are three main types of New York Order To Show Cause: 1) Temporary Restraining Order (TO) TOORO is issued when the plaintiff alleges that immediate and irreparable harm will result if the requested relief is not granted. 2) Preliminary Injunction — A preliminary injunction is issued when the plaintiff alleges that they will suffer irreparable harm if the defendant is not restrained from some action. 3) Permanent Injunction — A permanent injunction is issued when the court finds that the defendant has violated a legal right of the plaintiff and is likely to continue to do so. The court may issue a permanent injunction to prevent the defendant from continuing to violate the plaintiff's rights.