equity relief from forfeiture
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Definitions from Case Law
From 74 U.S. 416 - Sheets v. Selden · 1868Most cited · 119 citing opinions
The grounds upon which a court of equity proceeds are, that the rent is the object of the parties, and the forfeiture only an incident intended to secure its payment; that the measure of damages is fixed and certain, and that when the principal and interest are paid the compensation is complete.