
Essays on the History of Equity
Hart Publishing
Will be published approx. on 26. August 2027
Book
Paperback/Softback
656 pages
978-1-5099-5516-9 (ISBN)
Description
The history of equity takes in questions of philosophy, theology, jurisprudence and legal history.
When we speak of 'equity', do we mean Aristotelian epieikeia, civilian aequitas, a theological or juridical conscience, the common law concept of the 'equity of the statute', or merely the rules applied by the Court of Chancery before 1875? The purpose of this volume is to chart the evolution of equity in English legal history from the medieval period to the present day. Whether by investigating the historical foundations of the modern law, the jurisprudential underpinnings of the equitable jurisdiction, or the socio-political context of discrete legal developments, this collection exposes the strands of thought which 'equity' comprises and the mechanisms by which its rules evolved.More details
Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5099-5516-9 (9781509955169)
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Persons
David Foster is Associate Professor of Law and Charles Mitchell is Professor of Law, both at University College London, UK.
Editor
University College London UK
University College London UK