14 Questions
Which court ceased to exist as a separate court as a result of the major reorganization of the whole judicial system by the Judicature Acts 1873 and 1875?
Court of Chancery
What is the relevant statute that gives limited jurisdiction in equity matters to the county courts?
County Courts Act 1984
When did the Court of Chancery begin to undergo reforms?
1830
Which of the following best describes the legal meaning of 'equity' in the context of the text?
Fairness
What is the primary meaning of the word 'trust' in the context of the text?
Confidence in the integrity and competence of a person or institution
During which period did the concept of 'equity' emerge and develop in relation to the common law?
In the early years of royal justice
Which court was responsible for enforcing equity exclusively prior to the Supreme Court of Judicature Acts in 1875?
Court of Chancery
What was the purpose of the petitions addressed to the Chancellor and the Chancery?
To seek the King's extraordinary justice
What were the two main groups of cases referred to the Chancellor and the Chancery?
Cases where the law was defective and cases where the petitioner was unable to obtain a remedy at common law
What was the role of the Court of Chancery in relation to the common law courts?
It was a supplementary jurisdiction
During the thirteenth century, the common law formed a rigid system that was unadaptable to meet new types of case. What event in the fourteenth century contributed to the increasing hardship arising from defects in the law?
The cessation of plaints without writ
What is the main difference between 'equity' and 'common law'?
Equity acts in personam, while common law acts in rem
What process did the Court of Chancery originally use to enforce its decrees?
Contempt of court
What was the outcome of the dispute over 'common injunctions' issued by the Chancellor in the sixteenth century?
The dispute was settled in favor of the Chancery
Study Notes
Quiz: Understanding the Development of Common Law Jurisdiction Test your knowledge on the development of common law jurisdiction and its early limitations. Explore the role of common law judges, the Provisions of Oxford, and the scope for remedying defects in the legal system.
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