Ex turpi causa non oritur actio Phrase
Meaning:
From a dishonorable cause an action does not arise
Comment
A legal doctrine which states that a claimant will be unable to pursue a cause of action, if it arises in connection with his own illegal act. Particularly relevant in the law of contract, tort and trusts.
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"-" is the shortcut for "this form does not exist"
