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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?
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?
- Chancery Division of the High Court
- County courts
- Supreme Court of Judicature
- Court of Chancery (correct)
What is the relevant statute that gives limited jurisdiction in equity matters to the county courts?
What is the relevant statute that gives limited jurisdiction in equity matters to the county courts?
- County Courts Act 1984 (correct)
- Appointment of a Vice-Chancellor in 1813
- Whig victory in 1830
- Judicature Acts 1873 and 1875
When did the Court of Chancery begin to undergo reforms?
When did the Court of Chancery begin to undergo reforms?
- 1813
- 1830 (correct)
- 1873
- 1984
Which of the following best describes the legal meaning of 'equity' in the context of the text?
Which of the following best describes the legal meaning of 'equity' in the context of the text?
What is the primary meaning of the word 'trust' in the context of the text?
What is the primary meaning of the word 'trust' in the context of the text?
During which period did the concept of 'equity' emerge and develop in relation to the common law?
During which period did the concept of 'equity' emerge and develop in relation to the common law?
Which court was responsible for enforcing equity exclusively prior to the Supreme Court of Judicature Acts in 1875?
Which court was responsible for enforcing equity exclusively prior to the Supreme Court of Judicature Acts in 1875?
What was the purpose of the petitions addressed to the Chancellor and the Chancery?
What was the purpose of the petitions addressed to the Chancellor and the Chancery?
What were the two main groups of cases referred to the Chancellor and the Chancery?
What were the two main groups of cases referred to the Chancellor and the Chancery?
What was the role of the Court of Chancery in relation to the common law courts?
What was the role of the Court of Chancery in relation to the common law courts?
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?
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?
What is the main difference between 'equity' and 'common law'?
What is the main difference between 'equity' and 'common law'?
What process did the Court of Chancery originally use to enforce its decrees?
What process did the Court of Chancery originally use to enforce its decrees?
What was the outcome of the dispute over 'common injunctions' issued by the Chancellor in the sixteenth century?
What was the outcome of the dispute over 'common injunctions' issued by the Chancellor in the sixteenth century?
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