Common Law And Equity Flashcards
1
Q
Where is equity used
A
In civil courts
2
Q
Why is equity used
A
To counter attack loopholes and evasions that are used in court
3
Q
What did the judicature act 1873 and 1875 abolish
A
The court of chancery and transferred it to a higher court
4
Q
What is specific performances equity
A
A court orders someone to complete their side of contract in full
5
Q
Injunctions mandatory
A
Where a person must do something
6
Q
Injunction prohibitory
A
Where you must refrain from doing something
7
Q
Rectification
A
A rewriting of contracts where mistakes were made
8
Q
Rescission
A
Restore parties to pre contractual position
9
Q
What is subrogation
A
Allows one person to be surrogates to the other
