In what situation would a court of equity issue a remedy?

A court of equity issues remedies in situations where legal remedies are deemed inadequate to address the harm suffered by a party. Legal remedies typically involve monetary compensation, which may not always provide a fair or just resolution to the issue at hand. In cases such as those involving unique assets, irreplaceable items, or issues where monetary damages are insufficient to compensate for the loss, a court of equity may provide equitable remedies. Examples of such remedies include injunctions (ordering a party to do or refrain from doing something) and specific performance (ordering a party to fulfill their contractual obligations), both of which serve to provide justice beyond just financial compensation.

The other options represent scenarios where the legal framework would typically apply, but do not align with the unique purpose of equity courts, which is to ensure fairness and justice in situations where strict legal criteria would fall short.