equity relief from judgment at law
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Definitions from Case Law
From 61 U.S. 156 - William S. Hungerford v. John Sigerson · 1857Most cited · 13 citing opinions
Where a party has failed to make a proper defence at law through negligence, equity will not aid him. If by accident or fraud such a defence has been prevented, a court of equity may grant relief.