equity, maxims of (1) Equity acts in personam. (2) Equity acts on the conscience. (3) Equity will not suffer a wrong to be without a remedy. (4) Equity follows the law. (5) Equity looks to the intent rather than the form. (6) Equity looks on that as done which ought to be done. (7) Equity imputes an intent to fulfil an obligation. (8) Equitable remedies are discretionary. (9) Delay defeats equities. (10) He who comes into equity must come with clean hands. (11) He who seeks equity must do equity. (12) Equity regards the balance of convenience. (13) Where there are equal equities the law prevails. (14) Where there are equal equities the first in time prevails. (15) Equity, like nature, does nothing in vain. (16) Equity never wants (i.e. lacks) a trustee. (17) Equity aids the vigilant. (18) Equiality is equity. (19) Equity will not assist a volunteer. (20) Equity will not permit a statute to be a clock for fraud.