mutuality of remedy

mutuality of remedy
n.
The principle that one party cannot receive an equitable remedy that the other party could not also receive.

The Essential Law Dictionary. — Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. . 2008.


mutuality of remedy
n. The doctrine that specific performance must be available to both parties to a transaction in order for either to obtain it.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary. . 2000.

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  • Specific performance — is an order of a court which requires a party to perform a specific act, usually what is stated in a contract. It is an alternative to award/ for awarding damages, and is classed as an equitable remedy commonly used in the form of injunctive… …   Wikipedia

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