Equity Courts
/ˈekwɪti kɔrts/
Definitions
- (n. pl.) Courts historically administering equity, offering remedies beyond common law such as injunctions or specific performance.
Equity courts granted an injunction to prevent the breach of contract.
Forms
- equity courts
- equity court
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Commentary
Equity courts supplement common law by providing non-monetary remedies; modern jurisdictions often merge these functions.
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