Simple English definitions for legal terms
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A legal remedy is a means of enforcing a right or preventing or correcting a wrong through legal or equitable relief. It is a way for a court to help someone who has been wronged or is about to be wronged. There are different types of legal remedies, including:
For example, if someone breaches a contract by not delivering goods as promised, the injured party can seek a specific remedy by asking the court to order the defaulting seller to deliver the specified goods to the buyer. If someone is about to suffer irreparable harm, such as losing their home, they can seek an equitable remedy by asking the court to issue an injunction to prevent the harm from occurring.