(a) MOTION. A motion for a temporary restraining order must
include:
(1) “Temporary Restraining Order” in the title;
(2) specific facts — supported by a verified complaint, an
affidavit, or other evidence — demonstrating an entitlement to
relief;
(3) a precise description of the conduct and the persons subject
to restraint;
(4) a precise and verified explanation of the amount and form
of the required security;
(5) a supporting legal memorandum; and
(6) a proposed order.
(b) LEGAL MEMORANDUM. The legal memorandum must
establish:
(1) the likelihood that the movant ultimately will prevail on the
merits of the claim,
(2) the irreparable nature of the threatened injury and the
reason that notice is impractical,
(3) the harm that might result absent a restraining order, and
(4) the nature and extent of any public interest affected.
(c) SERVICE. Immediately after the order resolving the motion, the
movant, even if unsuccessful, must serve on the party the movant
sought to restrain:
(1) the summons;
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(2) the complaint;
(3) the temporary restraining order or the bond or both, if
issued;
(4) each motion, brief, affidavit, exhibit, proposed order, or
other paper submitted to support the motion for the temporary
restraining order;
(5) each additional paper the moving party will submit to
support converting the temporary restraining order into a
preliminary injunction; and
(6) a notice of any hearing.
