Equity Maxims – Geunim

He Who Seeks Equity Must Come with Clean Hands

Meta Description: The Clean Hands Doctrine is a fundamental principle of equity that prevents a party from receiving equitable relief if their own misconduct is related to the dispute. Understand its legal requirements, key applications in civil litigation, and how this powerful defense shapes outcomes in contract, business, and family law cases. In the complex […]

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