Maxims of Equity

Maxims of Equity are guiding principles used in courts to ensure fairness and justice, especially when strict legal rules might lead to unjust outcomes. They include ideas such as “equity will not suffer a wrong to be without a remedy,” meaning that everyone deserves a solution to their grievances. Other maxims emphasize good faith, doing what is just, and the importance of clean hands—meaning a party must act fairly and honestly to seek help from equity. Overall, these maxims help balance legal outcomes with moral considerations, promoting fairness in the judicial process.