Preliminary attachment v. Replevin
Below is a table showing a comparison between a writ of injunction and a writ of prohibition.
INJUNCTION
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PROHIBITION
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Against whom?Generally directed against a party |
Generally directed against a court, tribunal or personal exercising judicial powers |
On what ground?Does not involve the jurisdiction of the court |
May be on the ground that court is acting without or in excess of jurisdiction |
Nature of the action?May be the main action or provisional remedy only |
Always a main action |
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