Explain the Relationship Between Common Law and Equity in the Development

question 71

Essay

Explain the relationship between common law and equity in the development of our legal system.

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Definitions:

State EEOC

State level branches of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that handle discrimination complaints and issues.

Discriminatory Act

A discriminatory act involves unfair or prejudiced treatment of individuals based on certain characteristics, such as race, age, or gender, which is prohibited under various laws.

Prima Facie Case

A prima facie case is the establishment of a legally required rebuttable presumption, demonstrating enough evidence to support a particular proposition unless disproved by further evidence.

Disparate-Treatment Discrimination

A form of discrimination where an individual is treated less favorably than others because of a protected characteristic such as race, sex, or religion.