See estoppel. … [Read more...] about EQUITABLE ESTOPPEL
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EQUAL RIGHTS STATUTES
Statutes of law that are based upon the equal protection of the law which prohibits discrimination based upon race, religion, gender, age, creed, political affiliation and other suspect classes. … [Read more...] about EQUAL RIGHTS STATUTES
EQUITABLE INTEREST
An actual right in property but not legal ownership, such as a life tenant. Also known as equitable title. … [Read more...] about EQUITABLE INTEREST
EQUALITY
Possessing the same rights, and being liable to the same duties. 2. Persons are all equal before the law, whatever adventitious advantages some may possess over others. All persons are protected by the law, and obedience to it is required from all. 3. Judges in court, while exercising their functions, are all upon an equality, it being a rule that inter pares non est potestas; … [Read more...] about EQUALITY
EQUITABLE LEASE
A lease that doesn't have a basis in law but enforced by the course as a matter of fairness. … [Read more...] about EQUITABLE LEASE