He who seeks equity must do equity
A claimant asking for an equitable remedy must first do what is fair to the defendant. The court may make its help depend on that fairness.
Example
A borrower asks the court to release his mortgaged land. The court will do so only if he repays what he owes.
Exam tip
Pair with the clean hands maxim.
Memory trick
Be fair to get fairness.
Key takeaway
Equity helps those who are fair to the other side.
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