What is the principal purpose of a temporary injunction in a civil suit?
Correct answer: D. To preserve the subject matter until final decision
- A. To finally decide ownership
- B. To replace the need for a trial
- C. To punish the defendant for contempt
- D. To preserve the subject matter until final decision
Explanation
A temporary injunction preserves the existing position or prevents threatened harm while the suit is pending. It does not finally determine the parties’ rights, which are decided through the main proceedings.
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