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Equity follows the law. Talb

Definition (1910 Edition)

52. Equity adopts and follows the rules of law in all cases to which those rules may, in terms, be applicable. BHquity, in dealing with cases of un equitable nature, adopts and follows the analogies furnished by the rules of law. A leading maxim of equity jurisprudence, which; however, is not of universal application, but liable to many exceptions. Story, Eq. Jur. § 64.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.