Law regards equity.

Explanation

The common law itself takes equity into account — rigid application that produces inequitable results is contrary to the spirit of the law.

Where this applies

• A court ignores equitable considerations in reaching its decision.
• A rigid legal interpretation produces an outcome that everyone agrees is unfair.

See also

• 1.4.4 Equity follows the law.
• 1.4.8 In all things, but especially in law, equity is to be regarded.