What is an interlocutory injunction in civil litigation?

An interlocutory injunction in civil litigation is a court order that requires one of the parties involved in a lawsuit to stop performing an action or keep from performing a certain action until the lawsuit is finished. This type of injunction is sought when one of the parties involved in the case is believed to be causing harm to the other party that cannot be remedied with a final judgment. In Washington, the court will consider various factors before deciding whether to grant an interlocutory injunction. These include the strength of the plaintiff’s case, the balance of harm caused by the action, whether a temporary injunction would cause substantial harm to the defendant, and any public interest considerations. If the court grants an interlocutory injunction, it will be in effect until the final judgment of the case. This means that the party who requested the injunction will be able to stop the act or prevent the action from occurring until the case is over. Interlocutory injunctions in civil litigation are sometimes necessary to protect one of the parties from irreparable harm or injury. Without an injunction, the party at risk of harm would not be able to recover their losses once the case is finished. Therefore, the court may grant an interlocutory injunction to prevent the harm from occurring.

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