Equity Jurisdiction
/ˈɛkwɪti dʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The authority of a court to hear cases and grant remedies based on principles of fairness rather than strictly legal rules.
The court exercised its equity jurisdiction to order the injunction preventing harm.
Forms
- equity jurisdiction
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Commentary
Equity jurisdiction traditionally supplements common law jurisdiction, allowing courts to issue remedies like injunctions and specific performance when legal remedies are inadequate.
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