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What are the two indispensable laws in England discussed in the text?
What are the two indispensable laws in England discussed in the text?
- Statutory Law and General Law (correct)
- Criminal Law and Civil Law
- Case Law and Regulatory Law
- Constitutional Law and Administrative Law
Which body of law is distinct from Common Law and consists of principles of justice and fairness?
Which body of law is distinct from Common Law and consists of principles of justice and fairness?
- Equity (correct)
- Constitutional Law
- Regulatory Law
- Criminal Law
How did subjects appeal to the King in cases where the Common Law delivered harsh or unfair outcomes?
How did subjects appeal to the King in cases where the Common Law delivered harsh or unfair outcomes?
- They appealed to Parliament.
- They appealed directly to the King. (correct)
- They appealed to the advisory council.
- They appealed to the Lord Chancellor.
Who became the legal specialist to whom petitions were directed at after the initial process of the King hearing petitions himself?
Who became the legal specialist to whom petitions were directed at after the initial process of the King hearing petitions himself?
What was the main reason for the establishment of Equity as a separate body of law from Common Law?
What was the main reason for the establishment of Equity as a separate body of law from Common Law?
What was the main role of the Lord Chancellor in the development of Equity?
What was the main role of the Lord Chancellor in the development of Equity?
In the context of common law and equity, what distinguishes Equity courts from Common Law courts?
In the context of common law and equity, what distinguishes Equity courts from Common Law courts?
What is a key characteristic of the Exclusive Jurisdiction within equity?
What is a key characteristic of the Exclusive Jurisdiction within equity?
What was a significant shift during the systematic development of Equity under Nottingham, Hardwood, and Furlow?
What was a significant shift during the systematic development of Equity under Nottingham, Hardwood, and Furlow?
Which statement best summarizes the function of Equity when it comes to wrongs?
Which statement best summarizes the function of Equity when it comes to wrongs?
