text: The 1959 case of Beacon Theatresv. Westover held that claims of this nature must be decided only after a jury has resolved all other claims presented in an action.
full_question: The 1959 case of Beacon Theatresv. Westover held that claims of this nature must be decided only after a jury has resolved all other claims presented in an action. A book about the principles of this area of law by Lord Kames cites the maxim that it "acts in personam" and not "in rem." When a creditor has the right to have his lien satisfied from a particular piece of property without having possession of that property, his lien is referred to by this adjective. The doctrine of laches and the doctrine of unclean hands are these types of defenses, which deny relief to a plaintiff that has acted in bad faith. In contract law, these remedies include rescission, reformation, and specific performance. This area of law is said to "regard as done that which ought to be done," and it affords relief such as an injunction rather than a judgment for money damages. For 10 points, name this power held by certain courts to avoid the strict confines of the law, in order to achieve a fair result.
first_sentence: The 1959 case of Beacon Theatresv. Westover held that claims of this nature must be decided only after a jury has resolved all other claims presented in an action.
raw_answer: equity [or equitable remedies]