Mastering Equity Pleading and Practice for students and practitioners
This authoritative hornbook explains how equity courts work, when to use them, and how to plead and prove a case. It blends historical foundations with modern rules to help readers navigate Virginia and Federal equity procedure.
This edition updates key decisions and statutory changes, providing practical guidance on pleadings, jurisdiction, and the machinery of an equity suit. It offers clear explanations, illustrative forms, and focused discussions to build a solid understanding of how to prepare and analyze equity cases.
- Foundational overview of equity courts, jurisdiction, and the interplay with law in Virginia and Federal systems.
- Step-by-step guidance on pleadings, from original bills to answers, replies, and the role of masters and receivers.
- Practical coverage of injunctions, partition, divorce, and suits for sale of lands or other relief.
- Appendices with forms and references to the Federal Equity Rules for ready, classroom-to-practice use.
Ideal for students and early practitioners seeking a reliable, example-filled guide to equity pleading and practice.