BCL – L1 – Q3 – Maxims of Equity

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.

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.