Which remedy involves a court order prohibiting a specific action?

• A. Damages
• B. Injunction
• C. Specific performance
• D. Punitive damages

Answer: (B)

Injunctions are court orders that stop a party from doing a specific action or require them to do something to prevent harm. When the remedy is about prohibiting activity, that’s a prohibitory injunction—focused on stopping conduct rather than compensating losses. This differs from damages, which are monetary compensation for harm; punitive damages, which punish wrongdoing beyond actual harm; and specific performance, which compels a party to fulfill a contractual obligation rather than merely refrain from acting. Injunctions can be temporary (like a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction) or permanent, depending on the case. For example, a court might issue an injunction prohibiting the release of confidential information or stopping a nuisance from continuing.