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This book offers a comprehensive guide to the intricacies of equity pleading, a system of legal procedure designed to address injustices that common law courts could not rectify. The author explores the evolution of equity pleading from its origins in the English court of chancery, where petitions were addressed to the king, to its later development as a distinct system with its own set of rules and principles. The book delves into the complexities of this system, examining the various types of parties involved in equity suits and the different forms of pleadings used, such as bills, answers, pleas, and demurrers. The author highlights the unique characteristics of equity pleading, contrasting it with the more rigid structure of common-law pleading. The book explores how equity pleading aims to achieve a complete and just resolution of disputes, going beyond the single-issue approach of common law. The author further explores the relationship between equity pleading and the burgeoning code procedure, revealing the lasting influence of equity principles in modern legal practice. By tracing the development of this legal system and illuminating its nuances, the book provides valuable insights into the historical foundations and enduring relevance of equity pleading.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive guide to the intricacies of equity pleading, a system of legal procedure designed to address injustices that common law courts could not rectify. The author explores the evolution of equity pleading from its origins in the English court of chancery, where petitions were addressed to the king, to its later development as a distinct system with its own set of rules and principles. The book delves into the complexities of this system, examining the various types of parties involved in equity suits and the different forms of pleadings used, such as bills, answers, pleas, and demurrers. The author highlights the unique characteristics of equity pleading, contrasting it with the more rigid structure of common-law pleading. The book explores how equity pleading aims to achieve a complete and just resolution of disputes, going beyond the single-issue approach of common law. The author further explores the relationship between equity pleading and the burgeoning code procedure, revealing the lasting influence of equity principles in modern legal practice. By tracing the development of this legal system and illuminating its nuances, the book provides valuable insights into the historical foundations and enduring relevance of equity pleading. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330221310_0
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