Latest & Greatest – Law of Remedies: Damages – Equity – Restitution

By Dan B. Dobbs & Caprice L. Roberts

Published by West Academic Publishing (2018)

KF 9010 .D6 2018

Now in its third edition, Law of Remedies: Damages – Equity – Restitution, takes some of the guesswork out of determining the type of relief an individual is entitled to and how much relief should be given. The authors of this volume, which is part of West Academic’s Hornbook Series, discuss the main kinds of remedies, their availability, their classification, i.e. whether it is at law or in equity, and the methods of deciding which remedy is best for the case at hand. They delve into the history and development of equitable remedies, such as injunctive relief, specific performance, declaratory judgments, and restitution, and the role that discretion plays in the granting or denying of such equitable relief. The authors also address the principles of damages, i.e. money awards, including how those damages are measured and adjusted. Of interest as well is the discussion of the remedies available for specific types of harms, such as those to interests in land, interference with economic rights, invasion of civil rights and dignitary interests, personal injury and death, fraud and misrepresentation, duress, undue influence, and unconscionable conduct, mistakes, and breach of contract.

Although originally designed to assist law students by explaining legal concepts encountered in their law school courses, hornbooks are also great tools for practitioners who are unfamiliar with an area of law or need to brush up on some legal principles. So, if you need to refresh your memory on the law of remedies, be sure to have a look at the Law of Remedies: Damages – Equity – Restitution.

Take a #shelfie with our #BookmasTree

Season's greetings one and all! In honor of the holiday spirit that captures hearts and minds this time of year, the Harris County Law Library has assembled its very first #BookmasTree. Granted, ours took less time and effort than the magnificent tree on display at the San Diego Law Library, but it's still a sight to behold. From the twinkling Texas lone star at the top to the glimmer of gold print on the evergreen spines of Am. Jur. 2d, the tree presents a festive background for a holiday selfie. Stop by the Harris County Law Library throughout the last month of 2017 to snap your #shelfie (note: that's the same as a selfie, but in front of a library shelf ;). If your #shelfie turns out well, tweet it to us @HCLawLibrary. Happy holidays!

Free Legal Assistance via the Houston Bar Association LegalLine

On the first and third Wednesdays of every month, the Houston Bar Association provides an invaluable community service -- free legal assistance for residents of Harris County via the HBA LegalLine. Most callers ask questions about family law matters, such as divorce, child custody, child support, and adoption, but other legal topics -- consumer law, neighborhood disputes, immigration, and legal issues arising from special events like Hurricane Harvey -- are addressed as well. 

Volunteer attorneys licensed in the state of Texas will answer your legal questions from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm tonight, December 6, and again on December 20. Spanish speakers can call from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on the first Thursday of every month, including this Thursday, December 7, to ask questions in Spanish.

Volunteer attorneys will offer legal information and assistance and, depending on the situation, they may refer callers to additional resources in the community, including legal aid organizations, helpful websites, or lawyer referral services. The volunteers will not represent the callers in any way, and, to protect confidentiality, all callers remain anonymous. 

If you or someone you know is struggling with a legal issue or just needs some helpful legal infomration about a pending case or what to expect at an upcoming court date, the Houston Bar Association LegaLine is here to help!