Maxims of equity

The maxims of equity evolved, in Latin and eventually translated into English, as the principles applied by courts of equity in deciding cases before them.

Among the traditional maxims are:

• Equity regards as done that which ought to be done.
• Equity will not suffer a wrong to be without a remedy.
• Equality is equity.
• Equity regards substance rather than form.
• One who seeks equity must do equity.
• One who comes into equity must come with clean hands.
• Equity aids the vigilant, not those who slumber on their rights.
• Equity imputes an intent to fulfill an obligation.
• Equity acts brocard