Prerequisite: None

Exam Type: In Class

This course is an introduction to the element of equity in American law. The course will cover the sources of equitable jurisdiction, equitable principles and doctrines in public and private law, equitable defenses, and equitable remedies. The course will focus on the idea of equity and its relation to fairness and justice, as well as how distinct equity is – and should be – within the legal system after the merger of law and equity.