21-8-2. Purposes for which injunction prohibited.

155 words·~1 min read·/sd/title-21/chapter-21-8/21-8-2

A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.

An injunction cannot be granted:

(1)To stay a judicial proceeding pending at the commencement of the action in which the injunction is demanded, unless such restraint is necessary to prevent a multiplicity of such proceedings;

(2)To stay proceedings in a court of the United States;

(3)To stay proceedings in another state upon a judgment of a court of that state;

(4)To prevent the execution of a public statute, by officers of the law, for public benefit;

(5)To prevent the breach of a contract, the performance of which would not be specifically enforced;

(6)To prevent the exercise of a public or private office in a lawful manner, by the person in possession;

(7)To prevent a legislative act by a municipal corporation;

(8)To enforce a penal law, except in case of nuisance or except when specifically authorized by statute;

(9)To enforce a penalty or forfeiture in any case.