3.“There are too many unjustified exceptions to the principle that equity will not assist a volunteer”?

3.“There are too many unjustified exceptions to the principle that equity will not assist a volunteer”

Discuss.

any ideas....this is uk law [title and security area]

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Answer:
It sounds like the quote is referring to the idea that one can obtain recourse through other exceptions (equity) to issues where they should be barred from being able to pursue because of what a contract states or what the law states. The quote seems to believe the recourse one can seek proves that equity can assist the 'volunteer' if they choose to pursue it. For instance, say X and Y sign a contract and the contract clearly states X must deliver widget by the 1st of the following month. However, X defaults and breaches the contract, but justifies the breach with an equitable doctrine (or 'unjustified exception') and thus is able to avoid penalty.

Thats my take on it... clear as mud?

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