What is a remedy (relief)?

• A remedy is the term used to describe the different options available to the court if someone succeeds with their civil litigation. There are different types of remedies such as:
  • damages;
    • This is money paid to compensate for the loss caused by the defendant.
  • an injunction;
    • This is an order that a party stop taking an action. For example an order stopping a business using a specific brand name on their products.
  • rescission; or
    •     This is when a contract is cancelled.
  • specific performance.
    • This is when the defendant must carry out what they promised to do in the contract.
• Parties are expected to ask the court for a specific remedy and to explain why that remedy is appropriate.
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