Interim injunctions—drafting the order

Published by a UUֱ Dispute Resolution expert
Practice notes

Interim injunctions—drafting the order

Published by a UUֱ Dispute Resolution expert

Practice notes
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The precise terms of the order granting an interim injunction are important, not just in terms of how effective it will be in practice, but also whether or not the court will grant the application in the first place. There are a number of procedural and substantive Requirements which must be observed in the drafting of the order and these are set out below.

This Practice Note is concerned specifically with orders in interim injunctions. For general guidance on court orders, see Practice Notes:

  1. Judgments and orders—drafting and formalities

  2. Judgments and orders—service, compliance, interpretation

For specific information on drafting a Freezing order, see Practice Note: Freezing injunctions—the draft order, and see: Interim and final injunctions—overview for further general guidance on injunctions.

This Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the CPR. Depending on the court in which your matter is proceeding, you may also need to be mindful of additional provisions—see further below.

Basic requirements for the draft order

Whenever possible a draft order should be filed with

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A DCO should include “Requirements” to which the development authorised by the DCO is to be subject. Similar to planning conditions, a requirement specifies the matters for which detailed approval needs to be obtained before the development can be lawfully begin.

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