Which equitable remedy is used to stop a specific activity to prevent ongoing harm?

• A. Specific performance
• B. Extracontractual damages
• C. Liquidated damages
• D. Injunction

Answer: (D)

An injunction is an equitable remedy that orders someone to stop a described activity or refrain from certain conduct. It’s used when continuing or imminent harm would occur unless the activity is halted, and monetary damages would not adequately prevent the harm. There are prohibitory injunctions that stop the activity and mandatory injunctions that force action to be taken. To obtain one, courts look for irreparable harm or lack of an adequate legal remedy, and they weigh the equities between the parties. This distinguishes it from specific performance (which compels contract fulfillment) and from damages (which are monetary and do not halt conduct).