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equitable remedy

An equitable remedy is a type of legal solution provided by courts when traditional monetary damages are insufficient. Instead of just ordering the payment of money, a court may require a party to do something (specific performance) or refrain from doing something (injunction). These remedies aim to provide fairness and justice in situations where a legal remedy wouldn’t fairly address the harm done, such as in contract disputes or cases involving unique items. Essentially, equitable remedies focus on what is right and just in a given situation rather than just compensation.