A saying that means that the rules of equity follow what the law prescribes even though there may be no specific laws that govern matters of equity. … [Read more...]
EQUITABLE ASSET
Equitable assets are all assets which are chargeable with the payment of debts or legacies in equity, and which do not fall under the description of legal assets. Those portions of the property which by the ordinary rules of law are exempt from debts, but which the testator has voluntarily charged as assets, or which, being nonexistent at law, have been created in equity. They … [Read more...]
EPIQUEYA
In Spanish law. A term synonymous with "equity" in one of its senses, and defined as "the benignant and prudent interpretation of the law according to the circumstances of the time, place, and person." … [Read more...]
EQUAL PAY ACT
Federal law prohibiting gender based discrimination in the workplace, primarily establishing a similar pay rate and scale for any employee who performs substantially the same work under similar conditions. Was created to deal with accusations of men being paid more money than women for doing the same job. … [Read more...]
Envtl. & Energy L. & Pol'y J.
Environmental & Energy Law & Policy Journal … [Read more...]