Court order that forbids a party to do something (prohibitory injunction) or compels him to do something (mandatory injunction). It may be enforced by committal to prison for contempt.
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Injunction
Insolvent
Person not able to pay his debts as they become due. Insolvency is a prerequisite for bankruptcy.
Inter Partes
Latin: between the parties.
Interim Order
Temporary court order of very limited duration, usually until the court has heard the full facts of a case.
Interlocutory injunction
An injunction which lasts only until the end of the trial during which the order was sought, when it may be replaced by a permanent injunction.
IOU
A written confirmation of a debt, signed by the debtor, which implies an undertaking to pay the sum owed at some future date. An IOU is not a negotiable instrument and may not be passed on to a third party.
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