The equitable maxim known as _______ states that an equity court may refuse to give relief where the petitioner has not acted in good faith or is otherwise undeserving of special consideration.
A) unconscionability
B) laches
C) the clean hands doctrine
D) inadequacy of remedy

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The clean hands doctrine is the equitable principle that a party seeking relief in a court of equity must have acted fairly and honestly. This doctrine holds that if a party comes into court with "unclean hands," meaning they have acted unethically or in bad faith in relation to the subject of the lawsuit, the court may refuse to grant relief.

The Equitable Maxim Known as _______ States That an Equity