20 Maxims of Equity and Law Quiz and Flashcards

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Equity will not suffer a wrong to be without a ______

remedy

Equity regards as done what ought to be ______

done

Equity is a sort of ______

equality

Equity aids the vigilant, and not those who ______ on their rights

slumber Signup and view all the answers

Equity will not assist a ______

volunteer Signup and view all the answers

Equity will not complete an imperfect ______

gift Signup and view all the answers

Where equities are equal, the ______ will prevail

law Signup and view all the answers

Equity will not allow a ______ to be used as a cloak for fraud

statute Signup and view all the answers

Equity is higher than ______

common law Signup and view all the answers

Equity acts in personam, not in ______

rem Signup and view all the answers

Equity abhors a ______

forfeiture Signup and view all the answers

Equity does not require an idle ______

gesture Signup and view all the answers

He who comes into equity must come with clean ______

hands Signup and view all the answers

Equity imputes an intent to fulfill an ______

obligation Signup and view all the answers

Equity follows the ______

law Signup and view all the answers

Equity will take jurisdiction to avoid a ______ of suits

multiplicity Signup and view all the answers

Equity delights to do justice, and not by ______

halves Signup and view all the answers

Equity will not allow a trust to fail for want of a ______

trustee Signup and view all the answers

Equity will not allow a statute to be used as a cloak for ______

fraud Signup and view all the answers

Equity will not complete an imperfect ______

gift Signup and view all the answers

Equity regards the ______ as the true owner

beneficiary Signup and view all the answers

Equity will not permit a wrong without a ______

remedy Signup and view all the answers

Equity acts on the duties of ______, not objects

people Signup and view all the answers

Equity will not make [a trust] where none has been clearly declared. A defective or imperfect gift will not be converted into a ______.

trust Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about equity claims in the US courts?

Equity claims and law claims are treated as separate types of suits. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 20 Maxims of Equity in US courts?

They are persuasive precedent for courts presiding over equitable claims. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first maxim of equity?

One who seeks equity must do equity. Signup and view all the answers

Which court is bound by statute law as much as a court of law?

Court of equity Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances will equity not assist a claim of unjust enrichment?

Benefit conferred by a volunteer Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition will equity not create a quasi-contract to a promisee in restitution claims?

No consideration provided Signup and view all the answers

When do equities need to be equal for the law to prevail?

When the taxpayer's equity is no greater than that of the United States Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the concept of equity?

Equity is a flexible and adaptable power of the court to provide fair remedies. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key principle of equity?

Equity regards as done what ought to be done, even if it requires a fictional assumption. Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the phrase 'equity abhors a forfeiture'?

Equity disfavors the concept of forfeiture and seeks to prevent it. Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for the equitable defense of laches?

Equity aids the vigilant, and not those who slumber on their rights. Signup and view all the answers

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Test your knowledge of equity with this quiz on the 20 maxims of equity. Learn about the principles of fairness and how they relate to the judicial system.

20 Maxims of Equity Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Equity will not suffer a wrong to be without a ______

Equity regards as done what ought to be ______

Equity is a sort of ______

Equity aids the vigilant, and not those who ______ on their rights

Equity will not assist a ______

Equity will not complete an imperfect ______

Where equities are equal, the ______ will prevail

Equity will not allow a ______ to be used as a cloak for fraud

Equity is higher than ______

Equity acts in personam, not in ______

Equity abhors a ______

Equity does not require an idle ______

He who comes into equity must come with clean ______

Equity imputes an intent to fulfill an ______

Equity follows the ______

Equity will take jurisdiction to avoid a ______ of suits

Equity delights to do justice, and not by ______

Equity will not allow a trust to fail for want of a ______

Equity will not allow a statute to be used as a cloak for ______

Equity will not complete an imperfect ______

Equity regards the ______ as the true owner

Equity will not permit a wrong without a ______

Equity acts on the duties of ______, not objects

Equity will not make [a trust] where none has been clearly declared. A defective or imperfect gift will not be converted into a ______.

Which of the following is true about equity claims in the US courts?

What is the significance of the 20 Maxims of Equity in US courts?

What is the first maxim of equity?

Which court is bound by statute law as much as a court of law?

In what circumstances will equity not assist a claim of unjust enrichment?

Under what condition will equity not create a quasi-contract to a promisee in restitution claims?

When do equities need to be equal for the law to prevail?

Which of the following statements best describes the concept of equity?

Which of the following is a key principle of equity?

What is the meaning of the phrase 'equity abhors a forfeiture'?

What is the basis for the equitable defense of laches?

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