Cyprus Injunctions - The General Principles For Issuing Court Orders

An injunction is an order of the court that requires a party either to do a specified act (mandatory injunction) or to refrain from doing a specified act (prohibitory injunction - for example, not to trespass on identified land). Technological advances combined with the effects of globalisation allow for rapid transactions and thus create the need for more effective remedies and solutions which can be requested and delivered with haste. The Cypriot Courts recognising this need, especially in cases with an international character, have adapted accordingly and have granted to parties various types of injunctions depending on the circumstances of each case.

Injunctions can also be classified depending on whether it is sought as an interim or permanent relief. Permanent is any order which is issued after the final determination of the rights of the parties. The purpose is to finally and permanently prevent the violation of the rights of the successful party. Arguably