ABSTRACT
The primary purpose of an interim injunction (the term used by the CPR in place of the former term ‘interlocutory injunction’) is to preserve the status quo until trial of the action. A full interim injunction granted inter partes may continue in force ‘until judgment in the action or further order’, whereas an interim injunction granted ex parte (without notice) will continue in force until a named date which, according to CPR Rule 17.4(4), must not be more than 28 days after the order, unless another Rule permits a longer period. It is normally envisaged that, on expiry of an ex parte injunction, the applicant will apply to the court inter partes (with notice) for a further order restraining the defendant until the trial.1
