Equity: The Clean Hands Doctrine in Law
Equity: The Clean Hands Doctrine
1. Introduction
The clean hands doctrine is a fundamental principle in equity that states a person seeking relief from a court must not have acted illegally or immorally in the matter at hand. If the plaintiff’s conduct is found to be improper, the court may refuse to grant them relief, even if they have a legitimate legal claim.
2. Meaning
The clean hands doctrine requires the plaintiff to demonstrate not only a willingness to do what is right and fair but also a clear
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