action in equity
action in equity 衡平法上的诉讼 原告为寻求衡平法上的救济(如禁制令、特定履行〔specific performance〕)而提起的诉讼，区别于为寻求损害赔偿而提起的普通法上的诉讼。现在此种诉讼方式已不复存在，如美国《联邦民事诉讼规则》〔Fed.Rules of Civil Procedure〕(Rule 2)规定只有一种诉讼形式——民事诉讼，包括原普通法上的诉讼和衡平法上的诉讼。
action in equity
action in equity
An action that seeks equitable relief, such as an injunction or specific performance, as opposed to damages. See suit in equity under SUIT. [Cases: Action 21. C.J.S. Actions § 124.]