Legal Definitions - relative-convenience doctrine

The relative-convenience doctrine is a principle in law that states that a court may deny an injunction or other equitable relief if granting it would cause one party significant inconvenience, but denying it would cause the other party little or no inconvenience.

For example, if a company is seeking an injunction to stop a former employee from working for a competitor, but granting the injunction would cause the former employee significant financial hardship, the court may consider the relative convenience of both parties before making a decision.

This principle is based on the idea that the court should strive to achieve a fair and equitable outcome that minimizes harm to both parties as much as possible.