Equitable Defense

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Meaning of Equitable defense

A defense available only in equity, e. g., duress in defense to a contract. In all states where codification prevails, the distinction between legal and equitable defenses is abolished.

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Equitable defense in the Dictionary of Law consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases and Maxims

A defense, in a common-law action, which rests upon equitable or legal and equitable grounds.

Note: This legal definition of Equitable defense in the Dictionary of Law (English and American Jurisprudence) is from 1893.


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