the Jurisdiction of Equity

Jurisdiction of equity refers to the authority of courts to resolve cases based on fairness and justice rather than strict legal rules. Unlike courts of law that typically handle monetary damages, courts of equity can issue orders, such as injunctions or specific performance, to prevent harm or enforce fairness. They focus on situations where applying strict legal rules wouldn’t achieve a just outcome. Historically separate, courts of equity now operate within the same system but continue to oversee cases requiring equitable relief, ensuring justice is tailored to individual circumstances.