Dictionary of Law
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equity :: n. 1) a venerable group of rights and procedures t ... ry enjoin equitable injunction writ
court of equity :: n. originally in English common law and in several ... also: chancery court of law equity
equity of redemption :: n. the right of a mortgagor (person owing on a loa ... so: foreclosure mortgage redemption
foreclosure :: n. the system by which a party who has loaned mone ... ced sale mortgage notice of default
injunctive relief :: n. a court-ordered act or prohibition against an a ... t injunction restraining order writ
irreparable damage or injury :: n. the type of harm which no monetary compensation ... also: equity injunction remedy writ
remedy :: n. the means to achieve justice in any matter in w ... gment provisional remedy settlement
equitable lien :: n. a lien on property imposed by a court in order ... lso: constructive trust equity lien
suit :: n. generic term for any filing of a complaint (or ... "suit in equity." See also: lawsuit
equitable :: adj. 1) just, based on fairness and not legal tech ... es or give relief. See also: equity
common law :: n. the traditional unwritten law of England, based ... plied without reference to statute.
chancery :: n. a court that can order acts performed. Today ch ... ts in most states. See also: equity
chancellor :: n. from the old English legal system, a chancellor ... n the same courts. See also: equity
court of law :: n. any tribunal within a judicial system. Under En ... aw. See also: chancery court equity
decree :: n. in general, synonymous with judgment. However, ... n's estate, etc. See also: judgment
adhesion contract :: n.(contract of adhesion) a contract (often a signe ... ourceful lawyer. See also: contract
easement :: n. the right to use the real property of another f ... rstandings at the time of creation.
equitable estoppel :: n. where a court will not grant a judgment or othe ... also: clean hands doctrine estoppel