Agreed Quote by Frederick Pollock
“It cannot be assumed that equity was following common law whenever they agreed, any more than the converse.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: "The Law of Contracts", 1882
Equity does not automatically follow common law; they are distinct legal frameworks.
In simple terms: Equity and common law differ.
Key Takeaway
Apply the appropriate legal doctrine.
Themes
law
equity
common law
jurisprudence
Mood
analytical
academic
Type
legal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- court decisions
- legal education
- contract negotiations
Key Concepts
legal theory
contract law
Questions to Reflect On
- When should equity override common law?
- How do courts reconcile conflicts?
A Different Perspective
Complexity can confuse practitioners.
