Relief under general prayer
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From 39 U.S. 156 - Walden v. Bodley · 1840Most cited · 101 citing opinions
Under the general prayer for relief, the Court will often extend relief beyond the specific prayer, and not exactly in accordance with it. Where a case for relief is made in the bill, it may be given by imposing conditions on the complainant consistently with the rules of equity, in the discretion of the Court.