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Equity will not suffer a wrong to be without a ______
Equity will not suffer a wrong to be without a ______
remedy
Equity regards as done what ought to be ______
Equity regards as done what ought to be ______
done
Equity is a sort of ______
Equity is a sort of ______
equality
Equity aids the vigilant, and not those who ______ on their rights
Equity aids the vigilant, and not those who ______ on their rights
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Equity will not assist a ______
Equity will not assist a ______
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Equity will not complete an imperfect ______
Equity will not complete an imperfect ______
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Where equities are equal, the ______ will prevail
Where equities are equal, the ______ will prevail
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Equity will not allow a ______ to be used as a cloak for fraud
Equity will not allow a ______ to be used as a cloak for fraud
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Equity is higher than ______
Equity is higher than ______
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Equity acts in personam, not in ______
Equity acts in personam, not in ______
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Equity abhors a ______
Equity abhors a ______
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Equity does not require an idle ______
Equity does not require an idle ______
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He who comes into equity must come with clean ______
He who comes into equity must come with clean ______
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Equity imputes an intent to fulfill an ______
Equity imputes an intent to fulfill an ______
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Equity follows the ______
Equity follows the ______
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Equity will take jurisdiction to avoid a ______ of suits
Equity will take jurisdiction to avoid a ______ of suits
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Equity delights to do justice, and not by ______
Equity delights to do justice, and not by ______
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Equity will not allow a trust to fail for want of a ______
Equity will not allow a trust to fail for want of a ______
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Equity will not allow a statute to be used as a cloak for ______
Equity will not allow a statute to be used as a cloak for ______
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Equity will not complete an imperfect ______
Equity will not complete an imperfect ______
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Equity regards the ______ as the true owner
Equity regards the ______ as the true owner
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Equity will not permit a wrong without a ______
Equity will not permit a wrong without a ______
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Equity acts on the duties of ______, not objects
Equity acts on the duties of ______, not objects
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Equity will not make [a trust] where none has been clearly declared. A defective or imperfect gift will not be converted into a ______.
Equity will not make [a trust] where none has been clearly declared. A defective or imperfect gift will not be converted into a ______.
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Which of the following is true about equity claims in the US courts?
Which of the following is true about equity claims in the US courts?
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What is the significance of the 20 Maxims of Equity in US courts?
What is the significance of the 20 Maxims of Equity in US courts?
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What is the first maxim of equity?
What is the first maxim of equity?
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Which court is bound by statute law as much as a court of law?
Which court is bound by statute law as much as a court of law?
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In what circumstances will equity not assist a claim of unjust enrichment?
In what circumstances will equity not assist a claim of unjust enrichment?
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Under what condition will equity not create a quasi-contract to a promisee in restitution claims?
Under what condition will equity not create a quasi-contract to a promisee in restitution claims?
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When do equities need to be equal for the law to prevail?
When do equities need to be equal for the law to prevail?
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Which of the following statements best describes the concept of equity?
Which of the following statements best describes the concept of equity?
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Which of the following is a key principle of equity?
Which of the following is a key principle of equity?
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What is the meaning of the phrase 'equity abhors a forfeiture'?
What is the meaning of the phrase 'equity abhors a forfeiture'?
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What is the basis for the equitable defense of laches?
What is the basis for the equitable defense of laches?
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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.
