Equity and good conscience means fairness as applied to each individual case after considering the totality of the circumstances. Sample 1Sample ...

Equity is based on a methodology identified by Aristotle in his Ethics which seeks to mitigate the rigour of abstract rules, and also on the idea of conscience.

The main maxims are as follows: equity acts in personam; equity acts on the conscience; equity aids the vigilant; equity will not suffer a wrong without a ...

5 мар. 2023 г. · In this conception, the conscience of equity is a repository of values and standards whereby the conduct of suitors is tested. It is not ...

Maxims of equity are legal maxims that serve as a set of general principles or rules which are said to govern the way in which equity operates. Equity acts in personam (i.e... · Equity follows the law

Equity, we are reminded, was originally employed to remedy defects of the common law 'on grounds of conscience and natural justice', with an ecclesiastic ...

14 авг. 2019 г. · I am referring to the prohibition against unconscionable conduct, that is, conduct which is against conscience.

The other meaning of 'equity acts in personam' is that equity acts upon one's body, via subpoena and the power to jail recalcitrant individuals for contempt ...

Conscience also has an important role to play in expanding, developing and adapting existing equitable principles to new circumstances. The third question is ...

Justice, equity and good conscience are often interpreted as referring to the laws and regulations of England, where no law applies to questions of law. Courts ...