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How does the principle of 'One who seeks equity must do equity' affect the obligations of the party seeking relief?
The party seeking equitable relief must fulfill its own obligations to the court, demonstrating good faith.
What distinction does equity make between intent and form according to the principle ‘Equity looks to intent rather than form’?
Equity prioritizes the intentions behind actions over the literal wording of agreements.
In the context of co-ownership, how is profit and loss allocated according to the principle established in Bafino vs Tiboro?
Profit and loss are allocated equally among the co-owners if no other division is defined.
What is the implication of the maxim 'Equity imputes an intent to fulfil an obligation'?
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How does the principle 'Equity follows the law' clarify the relationship between equity and common law?
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What are the limitations on the demand for equitable relief as described in the content?
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Explain the Clean Hands Doctrine in relation to equitable relief.
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What does 'equitable conversion' refer to in the context of equity?
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How does equity provide remedies that differ from those in common law?
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In what way does equity ensure that the parties in litigation do not gain an unfair advantage?
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What happens when equities are equal between two parties in a dispute over an item?
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In the context of equal equities, how is priority determined?
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What principle prevents statutes from being used as tools for fraud in equity?
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What is the primary focus of courts operating in equity?
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What does the 'clean hands' doctrine entail in equitable remedies?
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What exceptions exist to the clean hands doctrine?
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Can a person assert a property interest in order to invoke equitable action?
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How does equity differ from common law in terms of remedies?
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What role do secret trusts play within the framework of equity?
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Why is it significant to analyze the limitations of equitable principles?
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What principle does the maxim 'Equity sees that as done what ought to be done' reflect in the context of agreements?
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Explain the significance of the maxim 'Equity will not suffer a wrong to be without a remedy'.
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What does the Clean Hands Doctrine entail in the realm of equity?
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Discuss how the maxim 'Equity looks to intent rather than form' influences equitable judgments.
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In cases of equal equities, what principle does equity employ according to the given maxims?
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How does the maxim 'Equity follows the law' define the relationship between equitable relief and statutory law?
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What does the maxim 'He who comes into equity must come with clean hands' imply about a claimant’s behavior?
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How does the concept of equitable conversion relate to the timing of agreements?
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Describe a limitation to the principle that there is always a remedy for every right in equity.
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What role does the principle of 'equality is equity' play when distributing remedies in equity?
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Study Notes
Rights and Liabilities in Equity
- Litigating parties operate on equal footing, ensuring no party gains an advantage.
- In co-ownership situations, profits and losses are allocated equally.
- Case example: Bafino vs Tiboro PNGLR 168 - Absence of profit division leads to equal allocation.
Maxims of Equity
- One who seeks equity must do equity: Petitioners must fulfill their obligations; equitable relief requires a pending suit.
- Equity looks to intent rather than form: Emphasizes the spirit of agreements over literal wording.
- Equity imputes an intent to fulfill an obligation: Assumes individuals will act in accordance with their responsibilities.
- Equity follows the law: Complements and explains law without overriding it; applicable when legal rules are unclear or analogously inapplicable.
- Where equities are equal, the law will prevail: When two parties have equal claims, the court maintains the status quo.
- Between equal equities, the first in order of time prevails: Prior interest holders have priority in claims.
Fraud, Statutes, and Personhood in Equity
- Equity will not allow a statute to be used as a cloak for fraud: Prevents misuse of statutory provisions to facilitate wrongdoing.
- Equity acts in personam: Jurisdiction is based on personal obligations rather than property rights; a claimant must assert an interest in property.
Clean Hands Doctrine
- He who comes into equity must come with clean hands: Those seeking equitable relief must not have engaged in wrongdoing, with exceptions for public policy or reformed conduct.
Prescription Doctrine
- Method of acquiring nonpossessory interest: Long-term, continuous usage of land can result in property rights; pertinent in international law for sovereignty transfer and domestic expropriation matters.
Summary of Equity Maxims
- 1. Equity sees that as done what ought to be done: Courts treat obligations as fulfilled even before action.
- 2. Equity will not suffer a wrong to be without a remedy: Asserts a right correlates with a remedy; exceptions include breaches of moral rights.
- 3. Equity is equality: Provides fundamental fairness when no other division exists.
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This quiz covers the essential maxims of Equity and the Prescription Doctrine, highlighting methods of acquiring nonpossessory interests in land. It also touches on relevant aspects of international law, expropriation, and private property rights. Test your understanding of these important legal concepts.