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inequitable
inequitable : contrary to the principles of equity : not fair or just [ conduct] in·eq·ui·ta·bly adv
interest
and that was incurred for the acquisition, construction, improvement, or refinancing of the residence or through a home equity loan sim·ple interest : interest computed on the principal of a loan or account
jury trial
approval of the court and consent of the prosecutor. There is no right to a jury trial in equity cases. When a civil case involves both legal and equitable issues or procedure, either party may demand a
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Distringas
See DETINUE. (4) A distringas juratores, a jury process, abolished by (English) C.L.P. Act, 1852, s. 104. In Equity a distringas was issued in these two cases:- (1) Against a corporation agrgegate; the first process to compel
Injustice
Lack of justice and equity violation of the rights of another or others iniquity wrong unfairness imposition
Lawsuit
An action at law a suit in equity or admiralty any legal proceeding before a court for the enforcement of a claim
Contract for sale of land
and expressed intentions of the contract. From the date of the contract of sale the property belongs in equity to the purchaser and is at the purchaser's risk, see INSURANCE, but until the date of completion or
Clandestine mortgages
the second mortgagee the first mortgage, such mortgagor so again mortgaging his lands shall have no relief or equity of redemption against the second mortgagee. This Act was repealed by the (English) Law of Property Act, 1925.
Clerical error
see Spyve v. Topham, (1802) 3 East 115; and other cases showing that courts both of law and equity, where there is a manifest error in a document, will put a sensible meaning on it by reading
Client
whether in their transactions the client is a free agent, or under influence and imposition. A Court of Equity, therefore, will not permit a solicitor to take a present from his client, over and above his fees,
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