Assignment
Question
The common law was important for the development of a central legal system but it not provide citizens with all the justice they were seeking. They were happier when equity came along. Discuss
Introduction
• Definition of your major terms
• A brief history of the concepts (not detail)
• A brief comment as to why people were happier when equity came along
Answer plan
The common law
• Origin/ History
• Strengths
• Popularity
• Weakness/ limitations
Answer plan
Equity
• Origins and history
• The principles/maxims of equity
• Strength of equity over the common law
• Weakness/ limitations of equity
Conclusion
• Give a complete assessment of the reasons why the people were happier with equity over the common law.