cases in equity

Cases in equity refer to legal disputes resolved by principles of fairness and justice rather than strict adherence to statutory law. Originating from the English legal system, equity addresses issues where standard legal remedies may be inadequate. For example, if a contract is broken but monetary compensation isn't fair or sufficient, an equitable court might order specific performance, requiring the party to fulfill their contractual obligations. Equity seeks to achieve fair outcomes by considering individual circumstances, often leading to remedies like injunctions, rescissions, or declarations rather than just financial compensation.