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Equity, courts of
Definition:
Courts which administer a legal remedy according to the system of equity, as distinguished from courts of common law. The English system upon which most American states modeled their court systems included two separate sets of courts: equity and law. Although Utah has now combined the two in a single system, court continues to refer to their powers in equity as distinct from their functions as courts of law. Equitable powers are flexible and try to do justice. Courts of law are rigid and must act strictly according to the law.
Multiplicity of actions
Definition:
Numerous and unnecessary attempts to litigate the same issue.
Unlawful detainer
Definition:
A detention of real estate without the consent of the owner or other person entitled to its possession.
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