Rentz v. Granger & Lewis
Supreme Court of Florida
Appealed from the Circuit Court for Marion County. The facts in the case are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtWhitfield, C. J.
This appeal is from an order sustaining a demurrer to a bill in equity on the ground that an adequate remedy is afforded in an action at law.
Equity will not take jurisdiction where there is a full, adequate and complete remedy at law. But where the remedy at law is not full, complete and adequate, or where complete relief at law is doubtful and a more ample and appropriate remedy may be thereby afforded, equity will take cognizance and give relief if it can be done in accordance with recognized principles of chancery jurisdiction and procedure. See Carter v. Bennett, 6 Fla. 214; Gordon v.…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Carter v. BennettSupreme Court of Florida · 1855
- Gordon v. ClarkeSupreme Court of Florida · 1860
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