The Law's Conscience

Exploring the evolution of equity in Anglo-American law, this book traces its origins from medieval England's chancellor's court to contemporary U.S. Supreme Court rulings on civil rights and affirmative action. Peter Hoffer emphasizes the principles of mutual fairness, public trusteeship, and equal protection that underpin equity. The central theme revolves around the ongoing tension between the idealistic aims of equity and the practical realities of accessing equitable remedies in the legal system.