Editing Maxims of equity (section)

===Equity imputes an intention to fulfill an obligation===
Generally speaking, near performance of a general [[obligation]] will be treated as sufficient unless the law requires perfect performance, such as in the exercise of an option. Text writers give an example of a [[debtor]] leaving a [[legacy (property law)|legacy]] to his [[creditor]] equal to or greater than his obligation. Equity regards such a [[gift]] as performance of the obligation so the creditor cannot claim both the legacy and payment of the [[debt]].{{citation needed|date=November 2024}}

Where a claimant is under an obligation to do one thing but does another, his action may be treated as close enough approximation of the required act. A claimant who has undertaken an obligation, will, through his later conduct be interpreted as fulfilment of that obligation.