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Paralegal

Category - Legal System

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In comparing cases at law and cases in equity, one of the differences is that ______________.
  1. Legal actions result in the entry of a decree, and equitable actions result in entry of a judgment.
  2. Legal actions are based solely on statutory law, and equitable actions are based solely on common law.
  3. Legal actions entitle the parties to a jury trial, and equitable actions are determined by the judge.
  4. Legal actions arise only in negligence and contract cases, and equitable actions arise from statutory claims.
Explanation
Answer: C - Legal actions entitle the parties to a jury trial, and equitable actions are determined by the judge. This is one of the most prominent differences between actions at law and actions in equity.
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