...words so far as to include other cases within parity of reason (a). RFL (a) Grotius defines Equity as being "the correction of that wherein the law (by reason of its universality) is deficient ; for, since in laws, all cases cannot be foreseen or expressed, it is necessary, that when the general...

...equity and conscience, and of moderating the rigour of the common law: the intention being considered rather than the words of the law; equity being the...that wherein the law, by reason of its universality of application, may be deficient. The Court of Chancery, however, is not intended to act in opposition...

...interpreting the laws, by the reason of them, arises what we call equity, which is thus defined by Grotius, ' the correction of that wherein the law (by reason of its universality) is deficient.' For since in laws all cases cannot be foreseen or expressed, it is necessary that when the general...

...horse. EQ'UINOX, the two periods of the year when the sun is vertical at the equator. EQ'UITY, (L.) the correction of that wherein the law, (by reason of its universality) is deficient. EQUIVOCA'TION, the using of words of a double meaning for the purpose of deception. ER'GOT, a disease...

...ahorse. EQ'UIKOX, the two periods of the year when the sun is vertical at the equator. EQ'UITY, (L.) the correction of that wherein the law, (by reason of its universality) is deficient. EQUIVOCA'TION, the using of words of a double meaning for the purpose of deception. EB'GOT, a disease...

...administered by the Roman Pretor, though not in a distinct tribunal, - - - 10 note designed to provide for "the correction of that *' wherein the law, by reason of its universality fails," ----- lOnnfe See Jurisdiction of Equity, Courts of Equity, Maxims of Equity, EQUITY OF WIFE...

...the very heart of the common law. For myself, therefore, I am for limiting these powers strictly to "the correction of that wherein the law — by reason of its universality — is deficient." Especially should this be so when it is remembered that equity originated in and continues to be nothing...

...power of the three Henrys, in Edward the Fourth's reign it had become firmly rooted, and its c. 10. ' The correction of that wherein the Law by reason of its universality is deficient.' Grotius de sequitate, § 3. influence daily exerted ; though we have reason to believe that, even then,...

...account of the peculiar and unforeseen circumstances of the case, Equity, which has been defined to be "the correction of that wherein the law (by reason of its universality) is deficient," steps in. and decides the Matter according to the dictates of food conscience. It is therefore evident,...

...constitutes at least one district, and the larger states two. '• Equity, considered as a legal term, is the correction of that wherein the law (by reason of its universality) is deficient. Courts of law are those in which decisions are regulated by the known laws of the land. Courts of equity...