Equitable Doctrine
/ˌekwɪtəbl ˈdɒktrɪn/
Definitions
- (n.) A principle or set of principles developed by courts of equity to achieve fairness when legal remedies are inadequate.
The court applied the equitable doctrine of estoppel to prevent injustice.
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- equitable doctrines
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Commentary
Equitable doctrines guide courts in using discretion to provide fair outcomes beyond strict legal rules.
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