equity regards as done that which ought to be done

equity regards as done that which ought to be done
A maxim of equity which means that a court of equity, in determining a dispute between litigants, regards and treats as done that which, in fairness and good conscience ought to be or should have been done. 27 Am J2d Eq § 126.

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