What is an interlocutory injunction in civil litigation?

An interlocutory injunction in civil litigation in North Carolina is a pre-trial order issued by a court that restrains one of the parties from doing something, such as selling an asset or disposing of property. The injunction is temporary and is designed to preserve the status quo until an ultimate judgment can be reached by the court. Injunctions are discretionary, meaning the court is not obligated to grant one. To be granted an interlocutory injunction, the party seeking protection must demonstrate that they have a substantial likelihood of success on the merits, that they will be irreparably harmed absent the injunction, and that the balance of harms tip in their favor. The party opposing the injunction may contest these. In North Carolina, parties can ask for an interlocutory injunction in the superior court or district court. In superior court, injunctions can be granted during a hearing, or the court may issue an order without hearing. In district court, the parties will have a hearing before the injunction is issued. In both cases, either party can ask the appellate court to review the granted injunction.

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