Preliminary attachment v. Replevin

Below is a table showing a comparison between a writ of injunction and a writ of prohibition.

INJUNCTION	PROHIBITION
Against whom? Generally directed against a party	Generally directed against a court, tribunal or personal exercising judicial powers
On what ground? Does not involve the jurisdiction of the court	May be on the ground that court is acting without or in excess of jurisdiction
Nature of the action? May be the main action or provisional remedy only	Always a main action