Equitable Remedies (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What is the key distinction between equitable remedies and common law remedies such as damages?
What is the key distinction between equitable remedies and common law remedies such as damages?
Equitable remedies are discretionary
What does specific performance compel a defendant to do?
What does specific performance compel a defendant to do?
Carry out their agreed obligations
When are courts most likely to grant specific performance?
When are courts most likely to grant specific performance?
When the subject matter is unique
Which is NOT a barrier to granting specific performance?
Which is NOT a barrier to granting specific performance?
High value of the contract
Why was specific performance refused in De Francesco v Barnum (1890)?
Why was specific performance refused in De Francesco v Barnum (1890)?
Contract was manifestly disadvantageous
Why was specific performance refused in Dyster v Randall and Sons (1926)?
Why was specific performance refused in Dyster v Randall and Sons (1926)?
It would cause excessive hardship
What does an injunction typically do in contract law?
What does an injunction typically do in contract law?
Prevents a party from breaching contract
How do specific performance and injunctions differ in their enforcement direction?
How do specific performance and injunctions differ in their enforcement direction?
Positive obligation vs negative obligation
Which is a purpose of injunctions in contract law?
Which is a purpose of injunctions in contract law?
Protecting confidentiality obligations
Why was an injunction refused in Page One Records v Britton (1968)?
Why was an injunction refused in Page One Records v Britton (1968)?
It would unfairly restrain freedom