cases in equity
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 61 U.S. 558 - Irvine v. Marshall · 1857Most cited · 111 citing opinions
by cases in equity are to be understood suits in which relief is sought according to the principles and practice of the equity jurisdiction, as established in English jurisprudence.
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