What is equitable relief?

Equitable relief is a type of remedy provided by the court in a court case that is based on fairness, rather than on legal rights. In Hawaii, equitable relief is typically granted when the action of one party has caused damage or harm to another party, and a monetary payment or other legal remedy would not adequately make up for the harm suffered by the injured party. Equitable relief can include non-monetary remedies such as court orders to restore property, injunctions, or specific performance. For example, if an individual owns a beach house and another person has trespassed on the property without permission and destroyed it, the injured party can seek an order from the court to restore the property to its original condition. Equitable relief can vary between cases, as it is based on the individual facts and circumstances of each case, and ultimately determined by the court.

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