Question

why did equitable remedies come into being?
multiple choice
to fashion remedies when existing laws did not provide adequate ones
to fashion substitute remedies for established and adequate legal remedies
to provide a means by which to award nominal damages
to provide a means by which to award consequential damages
to provide a means by which to award liquidated damages

Explanation:

Equitable remedies are developed to address situations where existing legal remedies (like damages) are insufficient. The first option states they are for fashioning remedies when existing laws lack adequate ones, which aligns with the purpose of equitable remedies. Other options are incorrect: substituting adequate legal remedies is not their role, and awarding nominal, consequential, or liquidated damages is part of legal (not equitable) remedies.

Answer:

A. To fashion remedies when existing laws did not provide adequate ones