Opinion ID: 2395330
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Heading: Preliminary injunction standard

Text: The state cites Kreutzer v. Clark, 271 Ark. 243, 607 S.W.2d 670 (1980), and Paccar Financial Corp. v. Hummell, 270 Ark. 876, 606 S.W.2d 384 (Ark.App. 1980) for its contention that a party seeking a preliminary injunction must demonstrate a likelihood of success on the merits of the claim for a permanent injunction as well as the likelihood that, absent the granting of preliminary relief, irreparable harm will occur. The cases are correctly cited with respect to the irreparable harm point, but neither mentions the requirement of likelihood of success on the merits. We agree, however, that a showing of a likelihood of success on the merits is necessary. Munson v. Gilliam, 543 F.2d 48 (8th Cir.1976). See also American Trucking Assn's, Inc. v. Gray, 280 Ark. 258, 657 S.W.2d 207 (1983).