The Chancery Court originated in England and Wales and dealt with land disputes, trusts, and the affairs of incapacitated persons and minors. In the US and Canada, courts deal with both law and equity. The court of equity determines what is fair and offers recourse for challenging decisions. The Chancery Court is a court of […]

Chancery courts base decisions on equity, not common law. England established the first chancery court to provide remedies for disputes not recognized by common law. The US adopted this system, but later abolished it due to inefficiency and high costs, replacing it with the High Court of Justice. A chancery court is a court of […]