Equity Court
/ˈɛkwɪti kɔːrt/
Definitions
- (n.) A judicial body historically empowered to apply principles of equity, providing remedies not available in courts of law, such as injunctions and specific performance.
The plaintiff filed the case in the equity court seeking an injunction to prevent the breach of contract.
Forms
- equity court
- equity courts
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Commentary
Equity courts traditionally operated separately from courts of law, emphasizing fairness over rigid statutory rules; modern jurisdictions often merge these functions.
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