Equity seeks always to do complete justice. Hence, having the parties before the court rightfully, it will proceed to give full relief to all parties in reference to the subject matter of the action, provided the court has jurisdiction for that purpose.
(Orig. Code 1863, § 3018; Code 1868, § 3030; Code 1873, § 3085; Code 1882, § 3085; Civil Code 1895, § 3925; Civil Code 1910, § 4522; Code 1933, § 37-105.)
RESEARCH REFERENCES
Am. Jur. 2d.
- 27 Am. Jur. 2d, Equity, §§ 46 et seq., 248.
C.J.S.- 30 C.J.S., Equity, § 68.
ALR.
- Right to protection against simulation of physical appearance or arrangement of place of business or vehicle, 28 A.L.R. 114.
Right under general prayer to relief inconsistent with prayer for specific relief, 30 A.L.R. 1175.
Retention of jurisdiction in suit in equity to determine whole controversy, including amount of loss or damage, after setting aside an award or finding by arbitrators or appraisers, 112 A.L.R. 9.
Right to reformation of contract or instrument as affected by intervening rights of third persons, 79 A.L.R.2d 1180.