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Civil Procedure
England & Wales
5 stages
Days (urgent) to 12+ months (final)
Reviewed 2026-05-22
Civil injunction journey
Apply for an injunction (interim or final) to restrain conduct or compel action.
This page mainly applies to England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland may have different rules — check the jurisdiction before relying on this information.
Who Uses This Journey
Claimants needing urgent relief — restraining harassment, preventing breach of contract, enforcing covenants, or compelling action.
Stage-by-Stage Timeline
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1
Identify the cause of action
An injunction is a remedy, not a cause of action. Identify the underlying claim (harassment, breach of contract, nuisance, etc.).
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2
Application notice
Form N244 plus draft order + witness statement. Apply with or without notice depending on urgency.
Forms at This Stage
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3
Without-notice hearing
For genuine urgency, court can hear without the other side. Cross-undertaking in damages usually required.
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4
On-notice return date
Other side has chance to respond. Court can continue, vary, or discharge.
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5
Trial / final order
At trial of the underlying claim, court can grant a final injunction.
Possible Outcomes
- Final injunction
- Damages in lieu
- Refused