Equity

Question 1

Under the unclean hands doctrine,

Answer 1

a party seeking equitable relief must himself not have been guilty of inequitable or wrongful conduct, and the wrongful conduct must relate to the claim asserted.

Question 2

Specific performance is an equitable remedy, which

Answer 2

compels the performance of a contract in the precise terms agreed upon, or such a substantial performance as will do justice between the parties under the circumstances of the case.

Question 3

Equity may

compel parties to perform their agreements, when fairly entered into, according to their terms; but it has no power to

Answer 3

make agreements for parties, and then compel them to execute the same.

Question 4

To be awarded an equitable remember there must be no

Answer 4

adequate remedy available at law.

Question 5

Laches typically will not apply if

Answer 5

there is a specific statute of limitations for a claim, i.e. contract.