Master legal reference on equity pleading and practice, with practical precedents
This two‑volume set adapts pleading and practice in equity to courts of equity, drawing on Virginia and West Virginia practice and broad applicability to other states. It compiles rules, forms, and precedents to guide lawyers through common procedures and problems.
The text emphasizes how courts handle attachments, garnishments, and pleas in bar, and it shows how to apply settled or stated accounts and awards in equity. It combines doctrinal guidance with practical examples to support courtroom strategy and drafting.
- How to sue and defend in equity with attachments and garnishments
- How to plead in bar, including matters in pais and settled accounts
- How to handle awards, defenses to arbitration, and bona fide purchases
- How to present and verify accounts, settlements, and releases in court
Ideal for practitioners and students practicing in Virginia, West Virginia, or states with similar procedures, this edition serves as a practical reference for pleading, procedure, and precedents in equity.