- 10 Marks
BCL – L1 – Q3 – Maxims of Equity
Question
Equity is a term which applies to a specific set of legal principles which were developed to supplement the common law and to ensure fairness in the adjudication of matters. Required:
Identify FOUR (4) maxims of equity.
Answer
Maxims of Equity include:
- Equity will not suffer a wrong to be without a remedy.
- Equity follows the law.
- He who seeks equity must do equity.
- He who comes to equity must come with clean hands.
- Tags: Common Law, Equity, Fairness, Maxims of Equity
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Sources of Law
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