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Equitable Claims
Historically ‘the law of equity’ as applied by the old Court of Chancery was intended to put right errors or gaps which were thought to exist in the general law in particular in relation to trusts. Over the centuries a series of principles and remedies have developed largely on a case by case basis.
Equitable remedies are these days used in relation to:
- trusts (including constructive and resulting trusts)
- the correction ( or rectification ) of written documents in order to correct mistakes or fraud
- specific performance of contracts
- the setting aside of gifts and other transactions obtained by ‘undue influence’
- the rescission (setting aside) of contracts especially in the event of fraud
- the grant of injunctions to prevent a threatened action
- the taking of accounts in particular to determine the value of co-owners’ interests in a property
- the setting aside of “unconscionable bargains”
To speak to someone who can help in connection with a claim for equitable relief, call, email or request a call back from one of our specialist lawyers.
Who to contact
Paul Grimwood
Partner, Head of Civil Litigation
01483 887703
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