Equitable relief
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-001900
A remedy granted by a court of equity when monetary damages are insufficient to compensate an injured party. This type of relief compels a party to perform or refrain from performing a specific act, such as specific performance of a contract or an injunction. It is designed to achieve fairness and justice in situations where the strict application of law would lead to an unjust outcome.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-001900 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
Record as JSON
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