Court of Chancery
/ˈkɔːrt əv ˈtʃænsəri/
Definitions
- (n.) A historic equity court in England and some common law jurisdictions that administered justice based on principles of fairness and conscience, distinct from common law courts.
The plaintiff sought relief from the Court of Chancery to obtain an injunction not available at common law.
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- court of chancery
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Commentary
The Court of Chancery historically handled cases requiring remedies unavailable at common law, such as trusts and equitable relief; modern legal systems often merged its functions into general courts of equity.
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