106. Principle of relief in equity.

106. Principle of relief in equity.

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(4)     Equity Gives Account of Profits Not Damages

The principle underlying relief at law is that the claimant has suffered loss by the defendant's breach of contract or wrongful conduct, and damages are awarded for the purpose of making good this loss. The principle underlying relief in equity is that the defendant has improperly received