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All Legal Journeys
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.
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