Interim Orders And Injunctions In Cyprus

Interim orders or injunctions are temporary court orders which oblige someone to act or not to act in a specific way. One of the primary reasons that Courts grant interim orders is to protect the interests of the parties involved in litigation or arbitration proceedings. Furthermore, a breach of an injunction constitutes a contempt of Court which is punishable by either penalty or imprisonment or both.

Cyprus Courts can issue interim orders:

According to Section 32 of Court of Justice Law (14/60), Cypriot Courts have jurisdictions to issue interim orders or injunctions, "in all cases, in which it appears to the Court, just and convenient to do so"¹, provided that:

1. A serious issue exists, that is to be tried at the hearing;