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unclean hands doctrine in Arkansas

10 Arkansas opinions name it 2 courts 1987–2026 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Arkansas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Shields v. Kimblegreen
arkctapp · 2010 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022See Shields v. Kimble, 2010 Ark.

2022See Shields v. Kimble, 2010 Ark.

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Laroe v. Laroegreen
arkctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Laroe v. Laroe, 48 Ark.App. 192, 196 , 893 S.W.2d 344, 346 (1995) (citing Grable v. Grable, 307 Ark. 410, 415-16 , 821 S.W.2d 16, 19 (1991)).

2010Laroe v. Laroe, 48 Ark.App. 192, 196 , 893 S.W.2d 344, 346 (1995) (citing Grable v. Grable, 307 Ark. 410, 415-16 , 821 S.W.2d 16, 19 (1991)).

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Grable v. Grablegreen
ark · 1991 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Laroe v. Laroe, 48 Ark.App. 192, 196 , 893 S.W.2d 344, 346 (1995) (citing Grable v. Grable, 307 Ark. 410, 415-16 , 821 S.W.2d 16, 19 (1991)).

2010Laroe v. Laroe, 48 Ark.App. 192, 196 , 893 S.W.2d 344, 346 (1995) (citing Grable v. Grable, 307 Ark. 410, 415-16 , 821 S.W.2d 16, 19 (1991)).

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Sandusky v. First National Bankgreen
ark · 1989 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990Sandusky v. First Nat’l Bank, 299 Ark. 465, 468 , 773 S.W.2d 95, 97 (1989).

1990Sandusky v. First Nat’l Bank, 299 Ark. 465, 468 , 773 S.W.2d 95, 97 (1989).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Arkansas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
Moore v. Adams green
ark · 1940
2 sentences

2026Again citing Moore, it explains that one cannot obtain relief in equity against the violation of a restrictive agreement entered into in pursuance of a general plan if he, himself, is guilty of a substantial breach of the same restriction. 200 Ark. 810 , 141 S.W.2d 46 .

2026Again citing Moore, it explains that one cannot obtain relief in equity against the violation of a restrictive agreement entered into in pursuance of a general plan if he, himself, is guilty of a substantial breach of the same restriction. 200 Ark. 810 , 141 S.W.2d 46 .

12026–2026
Poff v. Brown green
ark · 2008
2 sentences

2012Poff v. Brown, 374 Ark. 453 , 288 S.W.3d 620 (2008).

2012Poff v. Brown, 374 Ark. 453 , 288 S.W.3d 620 (2008).

12012–2012
Merchants & Planters Bank & Trust Co. v. Massey green
ark · 1990
2 sentences

1993Unclean Hands The Ingrams also argue that the trial court should have refused to enforce the restrictive covenant because of the doctrine of unclean hands — in' other words, “equity will not intervene on behalf of a plaintiff whose conduct in connection with the same manner has been unconscientious or unjust.” Merchants and Planters Bank & Trust Co. of Arkadelphia v. Massey, 302 Ark. 421 , 790 S.W.2d 889 (1990).

1993Unclean Hands The Ingrams also argue that the trial court should have refused to enforce the restrictive covenant because of the doctrine of unclean hands — in' other words, “equity will not intervene on behalf of a plaintiff whose conduct in connection with the same manner has been unconscientious or unjust.” Merchants and Planters Bank & Trust Co. of Arkadelphia v. Massey, 302 Ark. 421 , 790 S.W.2d 889 (1990).

11993–1993
Stover v. Stover green
ark · 1985
2 sentences

1990Both parties discuss Stover v. Stover, 287 Ark. 116 , 696 S.W.2d 750 (1985).

1990Both parties discuss Stover v. Stover, 287 Ark. 116 , 696 S.W.2d 750 (1985).

11990–1990
Batesville Truck Line, Inc. v. Martin green
ark · 1951
2 sentences

1989Batesville Truck Line, Inc. v. Martin, 219 Ark. 603 , 243 S.W.2d 729 (1951).

1989Batesville Truck Line, Inc. v. Martin, 219 Ark. 603 , 243 S.W.2d 729 (1951).

11989–1989
Anthony v. First National Bank of Magnolia green
ark · 1968
2 sentences

1987Anthony v. First National Bank of Magnolia, 244 Ark. 1015 , 431 S.W.2d 267 (1968).

1987Anthony v. First National Bank of Magnolia, 244 Ark. 1015 , 431 S.W.2d 267 (1968).

11987–1987
McCune v. Brown green
arkctapp · 1983
1 sentence

1987McCune v. Brown, 8 Ark.

11987–1987

Where else courts name it

CA 167 (1943–2026) TX 59 (1978–2026) NY 59 (1959–2026) CT 58 (1990–2025) DE 51 (1934–2026) NJ 48 (1932–2026) IL 42 (1947–2026) PA 41 (1954–2026) TN 39 (1924–2026) MI 38 (2015–2026) IN 35 (1994–2025) MS 30 (1987–2025) FL 26 (1957–2024) OH 25 (1998–2026) MD 23 (1968–2017) GA 19 (1963–2020) SC 15 (2001–2026) ID 15 (1985–2026) OR 13 (1972–2026) AL 12 (1968–2025) KY 12 (1952–2025) MN 12 (1977–2024) VA 11 (1998–2026) AZ 11 (1961–2022) MO 11 (2002–2024) NM 11 (1995–2023) NE 10 (1989–2017) AR 10 (1987–2026) UT 9 (2004–2024) WA 9 (1996–2026) CO 8 (2010–2026) LA 7 (1991–2023) NC 7 (1979–2018) KS 6 (1976–2022) DC 6 (1985–2026) MA 6 (1973–2015) NV 6 (2008–2021) IA 5 (1992–2023) HI 5 (1998–2024) ND 5 (1987–2025) AK 5 (2013–2024) ME 4 (1995–2018) VT 3 (2002–2025) WI 3 (1984–2021) WV 3 (1996–2020) RI 3 (1983–2009) NH 2 (1999–2016) OK 2 (1999–2021) SD 2 (2006–2015) MT 2 (2002–2020)

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