What does a prohibitory injunction require of a defendant?

A prohibitory injunction specifically requires a defendant to refrain from engaging in certain actions that could violate legal rights or contractual obligations. This type of injunction aims to prevent harm or the continuation of harm by ordering the defendant to avoid actions that would breach a contract or interfere with the rights of another party.

In the context of contract law, this means that if a court issues a prohibitory injunction against a defendant, they must not perform certain activities or behaviors that have been deemed to infringe on the rights protected by the agreement. This can include refraining from taking specific actions that would lead to a breach of contract, thereby safeguarding the interests of the party that sought the injunction.

Other responses relate to different legal concepts. While taking active steps to fulfill a contract is an obligation generally tied to a party's contractual duties, it is not the function of a prohibitory injunction. Similarly, while damages may be a remedy in case of breach, they are not what a prohibitory injunction demands. Lastly, permanently ceasing all contract-related activities would be an overly broad requirement that does not align with the focused nature of a prohibitory injunction, which specifically targets particular actions rather than an entire contractual relationship.