Multistate Bar Examination Practice Question

The correct answer is that the plaintiff must demonstrate a likelihood of irreparable harm, a strong likelihood of success on the merits, that the balance of equities tips in their favor, and that public interest considerations support granting the injunction. These four elements are the well-established criteria courts apply when determining whether to grant a preliminary injunction. The other answers fail to meet this legal standard. For example, proving monetary damages is insufficient because injunctive relief focuses on preventing harm that cannot be remedied by money. Similarly, showing malicious intent is irrelevant, as injunctions do not depend on the subjective intent of the defendant. Lastly, requiring certainty of success imposes an improperly high standard that does not reflect the legal framework for preliminary injunctions.