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The Glorious Revolution of 1688 formed the basis for the constitutional monarchy. It
changed the balance of power between the Crown and Parliament.
Equity
The trespass action in tort developed through the writs. Later the matter had to be taken to
the Chancellor. The principles of equity developed as a supplement to the common law.
Injunctions and specific performance are two examples of equity.
The common law courts and equity courts were separate.
Principles of Equity
Statute Law
Where there is conflict between equity and the common law, equity will prevail. However,
statute law will override both.
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