equitable remedy

A remedy, usu. a nonmonetary one such as an injunction or specific performance, obtained when available legal remedies, usu. monetary damages, cannot adequately redress the injury.

• Historically, an equitable remedy was available only from a court of equity.

— Also termed equitable relief. See IRREPARABLE-INJURY RULE. [Cases: Injunction 17; Specific Performance 1. C.J.S. Injunctions § 31; Specific Performance§§ 2, 5–6.]

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