Among the distinctive features of a suit in equity as opposed to an action at law were the absence of a jury , a more flexible procedure, and a wider scope of review on appeal.

• 衡平法中的民事诉讼和普通法中的民事诉讼最明显的区分特征就是衡平法中没有陪审团,它是一个更加灵活的程序,有更广泛的上诉的余地。