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unclean hands

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A quick definition of unclean hands:

Unclean hands refers to a legal principle that states a person who has acted wrongly or unethically in a situation cannot seek relief or remedy from a court of law. This principle is closely related to the , which requires a plaintiff to have acted fairly and honestly in the matter at hand in order to seek legal recourse. Essentially, if someone has "unclean hands," they cannot expect the court to help them.

A more thorough explanation:

Unclean hands

Unclean hands is a legal doctrine that states a person who has acted wrongly or unethically in a situation cannot seek a remedy or relief from a court for their own wrongdoing. This is because they have "unclean hands" and are not entitled to the court's assistance.

For example, if a person sues their employer for wrongful termination, but it is discovered that the person was actually fired for stealing from the company, they would have unclean hands. The court would not provide them with a remedy because they acted unethically.

Another example could be a person who sues their neighbor for property damage, but it is discovered that the person also caused damage to their neighbor's property. In this case, the person would have unclean hands and would not be entitled to a remedy from the court.

The doctrine of unclean hands is based on the idea that a person who has acted unethically or wrongly should not be able to benefit from their own wrongdoing. The examples illustrate how a person who has acted unethically in a situation cannot seek relief from a court for their own wrongdoing. In both examples, the person has acted unethically and therefore has unclean hands. As a result, they are not entitled to a remedy from the court.

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Dkk
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I want to meet an attorney that defends clients who run into flat earth problems. I want an attorney that knows and believes in flat earth theory.
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i want a flat earther for president. i want a guy who posts on 4chan for president. i want someone who mogs for president.
Dkk
19:18
Exactly. My version of that awful poem.
Dkk
19:19
I can accept a president with maybe one or two of the poems traits hut good God, all of them??? No ty.
windyMagician
19:20
president who respects sex is crazy
windyMagician
19:20
we had bill clinton already
Dkk
19:21
Bill Clinton, first and last black president
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windyMagician
19:23
it doesn't hurt its just tingly
Dkk
19:26
It needs more alcohol. You tingle when your nerves need watering.
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try stretching it maybe to see what's up
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19:27
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19:27
I'm sober lol
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21:03
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21:10
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23:16
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23:25
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Dkk
23:48
@chickenburgahfart: I would do that in the Army if really desperate for food or if I had to work through lunch. One of the few fast food places I go to.
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In N Out is not only the best fast food place, but the prices too are fantastic
Dkk
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Indeed, indeed.
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