Court of Equity

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Originally in english common law and in several states there were separate courts (often called chancery courts) which handled lawsuits and petitions requesting remedies other than damages, such as writs, injunctions and specific performance. gradually the courts of equity have merged with courts of law. federal bankruptcy courts are the one example of courts which operate as courts of equity.

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