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.
