What is equitable relief?

Equitable relief is a type of legal remedy that a court may order when the court finds that a contract has been breached. In Washington, equitable relief is available when the legal remedies of damages and restitution cannot be used. Equitable relief often involves ordering a party to do something, such as placing a lien on property, or granting an injunction which orders a party to stop doing something. In contract law, equitable relief is usually used if the contract is not fully enforced through legal remedies. This type of relief can also be used if some kind of unfairness has occurred. An example of equitable relief in contract law would be if a court found that a contract was not fair to one party and ordered that a new contract be drafted, or that the existing contract be amended. This type of remedy is available in Washington, and it is a type of relief that can be used in cases of contract law violations.

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