INJUNCTIONS

Some legal problems can’t wait for a trial date. When someone is actively harming your business, breaching a contract, or about to do something that can’t be undone, you need the court to intervene now. That’s exactly what an injunction does.

What Is An Injunction?

An injunction is a court order that either compels someone to do something or stops them from doing it.

It is one of the most powerful remedies in civil litigation because it acts immediately, before a full trial takes place.

There are two main types of injunctions:

Interlocutory injunction: a temporary order granted during ongoing litigation to preserve the status quo until the case is resolved. This is the most common type and can be obtained on an urgent basis.

Permanent injunction: a final order granted at the conclusion of a trial, permanently restraining or compelling certain conduct.

In urgent situations, courts can also grant a without notice injunction; that is, an emergency order made before the other side even has a chance to respond. These are reserved for the most time-sensitive circumstances where notifying the other party would defeat the purpose of the order.

How We Help

We represent a wide range of businesses seeking or resisting injunctions. In the past, we have acted for:

A business owner whose former employee was breaching a non-solicit agreement;
Companies whose confidential information or trade secrets were being misused;
Shareholders trying to prevent unauthorized corporate actions; and,
Commercial tenants locked out of the leased premises.

Why Choose Pinto Shekib LLP?

Injunctions are high-pressure, fast-moving, and technically demanding. The legal test is strict: you must satisfy the court on urgency, the strength of your case, and the balance of harm between the parties.

We have extensive experience bringing and defending injunctions across a wide range of civil and commercial disputes.

We know how to move within hours when the situation demands it, and we know how to build the evidentiary record that gives your motion or application the best chance of success.

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can an injunction be obtained?
In genuine emergencies, a without notice injunction can sometimes be obtained the same day or within 24 to 48 hours. Standard interlocutory injunctions typically require a motion with proper notice to the other side.
What do I need to prove to get an injunction?
Ontario courts apply a three-part test: you must show a serious issue to be tried, that you would suffer irreparable harm without the order, and that the balance of convenience favors granting the injunction.
Do I have to give an undertaking?
Yes. In almost all cases, the party seeking an injunction must give an undertaking to damages: a promise to compensate the other side if the injunction turns out to have been wrongly granted.
What happens if someone ignores a court injunction?
Breaching a court order is contempt of court: a serious matter that can result in fines or imprisonment. Injunctions have real teeth.

Contact Pinto Shekib LLP, Your Toronto Injunctions Lawyer

Call us at 416.901.9984 or email info@pintoshekib.ca for a confidential consultation.