Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

action in equity.

See ACTION.

action in equity. An action that seeks equitable relief, such as an injunction or specific performance, as opposed to damages.

bill in equity.

See BILL (2)

claim in equity

Hist. A summary proceeding created to eliminate protracted pleading procedure in simple cases. ( The claim in equity was established in England in 1850 and abolished in 1860.

in equity

In a chancery court rather than a court of law; before a court exercising equitable jurisdiction.

plea in equity

See PLEA (3).

restrictive covenant in equity

See restrictive covenant under COVENANT (4). restrictive indorsement See INDORSEMENT.