Injunctions

• An injunction is a discretionary order for the defendant to stop doing something or to limit the hours the activity is done.
• In Coventry v Lawrence, it was commented that if the loss or inconvenience suffered by the claimant is slight, then damages could be considered as a more suitable alternative.
• If the person on whom the injunction is placed fails to follow the term of the injunction, they will be in contempt of court and can be punished with a fine or imprisonment.