Abbott Indus. Inc. v Warner [1985] JLR 375 (18 September 1986)

The court held that an injunction cannot be granted as a cause of action in itself; it is only available as a remedy in support of an existing cause of action within jurisdiction.

Citation: [1985] JLR 375
Parties: Applicant: Abbott Industries Inc.; Respondent: Warner
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 18 September 1986
Procedural Posture: Civil / Judgment
Outcome: injunction refused
Legal Topics: Injunctions, Remedies

Civil Procedure Injunctions Remedies

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Parties

Abbott Industries Inc.

Applicant

Warner

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether an injunction can be granted as a cause of action in itself or only in support of an existing cause of action within jurisdiction

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that an injunction cannot be granted as a cause of action in itself; it is only available as a remedy in support of an existing cause of action within jurisdiction.

Court Disposition

injunction refused

Orders

No injunction granted