Important Legal Definitions
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He Who Seeks Equity Must Do Equity
Principles of Natural Justice & Equity
Definition
An equitable principle dictating that a litigant asking the court to grant an equitable remedy must be prepared to act fairly and honor their own corresponding moral and legal obligations toward the opposing party.
Example
A borrower seeking a civil injunction to restrain a bank from auctioning mortgaged property must first demonstrate good faith by depositing a reasonable portion of the admitted, uncontested loan default into court.