maxims of equity
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Maxims of equity — The maxims of equity evolved, in Latin and eventually translated into English, as the principles applied by courts of equity in deciding cases before them.[1] Among the traditional maxims are: Contents 1 Equity regards done what ought to be done… … Wikipedia
maxims of Equity — fundamental principles of an equity system … English contemporary dictionary
Equity (law) — The Court of Chancery, London, in the early 19th century Equity is the name given to the set of legal principles, in jurisdictions following the English common law tradition, that supplement strict rules of law where their application would… … Wikipedia
equity — Justice administered according to fairness as contrasted with the strictly formulated rules of common law. It is based on a system of rules and principles which originated in England as an alternative to the harsh rules of common law and which… … Black's law dictionary
equity — Justice administered according to fairness as contrasted with the strictly formulated rules of common law. It is based on a system of rules and principles which originated in England as an alternative to the harsh rules of common law and which… … Black's law dictionary
In omnibus quidem, maxims tamen in jure, aequitas spectanda sit — In all matters indeed, but especially in matters of right, equity should be regarded … Ballentine's law dictionary
Legal maxim — A legal maxim is an established principle or proposition. The Latin term, apparently a variant on maxima, is not to be found in Roman law with any meaning exactly analogous to that of a legal maxim in the Medieval or modern sense of the word, but … Wikipedia
Gebhart v. Belton — Gebhardt v. Belton , 33 Del. Ch. 144, 87 A.2d 862 (Del. Ch. 1952), aff d , 91 A.2d 137 (Del. 1952), was a case decided by the Delaware Court of Chancery in 1952 and affirmed by the Delaware Supreme Court in the same year. Gebhart was one of the… … Wikipedia
List of law topics (F-M) — NOTOC Law [From Old English lagu something laid down or fixed ; legal comes from Latin legalis , from lex law , statute ( [http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=law searchmode=none Law] , Online Etymology Dictionary; [http://www.m… … Wikipedia
Milroy v Lord — Milroy v. Lord Court Court of Appeal Date decided 1862 Citation(s) [1861 73] All ER Rep 783, 7 LT 178 Transcript(s) transcript at BAILII … Wikipedia
