Section 1 Early History of Equity in England

• Library: Remedies 2006

Equity law and practice did not come about in England until after the establishment of the King’s courts, which gradually superseded Saxon local folk courts and Norman manor courts. The king’s chancellor, who was also a common-law judge, received all petitions by which persons sought a remedy from the king. Clerks in chancery then wrote up writs for the commencement of actions, based on already existing caselaw and seeking already existing remedies, and referred the writs and parties to the proper...