Which injunction lasts the duration of a case?

• A. Permanent injunction
• B. Temporary injunction
• C. Preliminary injunction
• D. Interim injunction

Answer: (A)

Injunctions used during litigation are provisional protections intended to maintain the status quo until a final decision is reached. A preliminary injunction is issued to preserve rights while the case is pending and typically stays in effect until the court resolves the merits, meaning it lasts for the duration of the case. In contrast, a permanent injunction is a final remedy issued after the case is decided and continues afterward, not just during the proceedings. Interim or temporary injunctions are also provisional orders, but their duration is set by the court and usually ends when the case proceeds to final resolution or the order is dissolved. So, the injunction that lasts for the duration of the case is the preliminary injunction.