Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

available to it at law or in equity (hel fras)

Swedish translation:

monetära eller icke-monetära rättsliga åtgärder

Added to glossary by Monica Berntsson
Sep 27, 2006 11:01
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English term

available to it at law or in equity (hel fras)

English to Swedish Law/Patents Law: Contract(s)
Consequently, the xxx agrees that xxx, in addition to any other rights provided for herein or available to it at law or in equity, shall be entitled to seek injunctive or other relief against xxx, in the court(s) competent for the xxx, in order to secure the xxx performance of its obligations hereunder.

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monetära eller icke-monetära rättsliga åtgärder

In England, under Common Law, the courts could only award monetary damages. Persons wishing some other remedy (e.g. an injunction, divorce) could not use the law courts, but had to petition the Chancellor in his Court of Equity. From this, two separate court systems arose, and existed in all the common law countries into the 20th century. Now, however, courts can give remedies at law and remedies at equity, but the term "at law or in equity" remains.
Peer comment(s):

agree Charlesp
6 hrs
agree Madeleine MacRae Klintebo : knew the meaning/translation, but not the historical background. thanks larry (temp. one-handed, no caps sorry)
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