equitable remedy

equitable remedy
Court-ordered action that directs parties to do or not to do something; such remedies include injunctive relief and specific performance. Alternatively, a non-monetary remedy, such as an injunction or specific performance, obtained when a legal remedy such as money damages cannot adequately redress the injury.

Dictionary from West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005.


equitable remedy
Court-ordered action that directs parties to do or not to do something; such remedies include injunctive relief and specific performance. Alternatively, a non-monetary remedy, such as an injunction or specific performance, obtained when a legal remedy such as money damages cannot adequately redress the injury.

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