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7 California opinions name it 1 courts 2007–2024 3 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by California 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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Kendall-Jackson Winery, Ltd. v. Superior Courtgreen2 sentences2021He must come into court with clean hands, and keep them clean, or he will be denied relief, regardless of the merits of his claim.” (Kendall-Jackson Winery, Ltd. v. Superior Court (1999) 76 Cal.App.4th 970, 978 (Kendall-Jackson).) The doctrine of unclean hands requires unconscionable, bad faith, or inequitable conduct by the plaintiff in connection with the matter in controversy. 2014He must come into court with clean hands . . . or he will be denied relief, regardless of the merits of his claim.’ [Citation.] ‘The doctrine of unclean hands requires unconscionable, bad faith, or inequitable conduct by the plaintiff in connection with the matter in controversy.’ ” (Bank of America, N.A. v. Roberts (2013) 217 Cal.App.4th 1386, 1400 (Bank of America).) “Whether the particular misconduct is a bar to the alleged claim for relief depends on (1) analogous case law, (2) the nature of the misconduct, and (3) the relationship of the misconduct to the claimed injuries.” (Kendall-Jacks | 5 | 5 |
Fladeboe v. American Isuzu Motors Inc.green2 sentences2024He must come into court with clean hands, and keep them clean, or he will be denied relief, regardless of the merits of his claim.’ [Citation.] The doctrine of unclean hands requires unconscionable, bad faith, or inequitable conduct by the plaintiff in connection with the matter in controversy. [Citations.] Unclean hands applies when it would be inequitable to provide the plaintiff any relief, and provides a complete defense to both legal and equitable causes of action.” (Fladeboe v. American Isuzu Motors Inc. (2007) 150 Cal.App.4th 42, 56 .) “Whether the unclean hands doctrine can be applied 2022He must come into court with clean hands, and keep them clean, or he will be denied relief, regardless of the merits of his claim.’ [Citation.] The doctrine of unclean hands requires unconscionable, bad faith, or inequitable conduct by the [party] in connection with the matter in controversy. [Citations.] Unclean hands applies when it would be inequitable to provide [the party] any relief, and provides a complete defense to both legal and equitable causes of action.” (Fladeboe v. American Isuzu Motors Inc. (2007) 150 Cal.App.4th 42, 56 .) “Whether the unclean hands doctrine applies turns on th | 2 | 4 |
Bank of America, N.A. v. Robertsgreen2 sentences2014He must come into court with clean hands . . . or he will be denied relief, regardless of the merits of his claim.’ [Citation.] ‘The doctrine of unclean hands requires unconscionable, bad faith, or inequitable conduct by the plaintiff in connection with the matter in controversy.’ ” (Bank of America, N.A. v. Roberts (2013) 217 Cal.App.4th 1386, 1400 (Bank of America).) “Whether the particular misconduct is a bar to the alleged claim for relief depends on (1) analogous case law, (2) the nature of the misconduct, and (3) the relationship of the misconduct to the claimed injuries.” (Kendall-Jacks 2014He must come into court with clean hands . . . or he will be denied relief, regardless of the merits of his claim.’ [Citation.] ‘The doctrine of unclean hands requires unconscionable, bad faith, or inequitable conduct by the plaintiff in connection with the matter in controversy.’ ” (Bank of America, N.A. v. Roberts (2013) 217 Cal.App.4th 1386, 1400 (Bank of America).) “Whether the particular misconduct is a bar to the alleged claim for relief depends on (1) analogous case law, (2) the nature of the misconduct, and (3) the relationship of the misconduct to the claimed injuries.” (Kendall-Jacks | 1 | 1 |
Dickson, Carlson & Campillo v. Polegreen2 sentences2013(Soon v. Beckman (1965) 234 Cal.App.2d 33, 36 [ 44 Cal.Rptr. 190 ].) “Whether the defense applies in particular circumstances depends on the analogous case law, the nature of the misconduct, and the relationship of the misconduct to the claimed injuries. [Citation.]” (Dickson, Carlson & Campillo v. Pole (2000) 83 Cal.App.4th 436, 447 [ 99 Cal.Rptr.2d 678 ].) The defense applies only “where it would be inequitable to grant the plaintiff any relief.” (Ibid.) “The decision of whether to apply the defense based on the facts is a matter within the trial court’s discretion.” (Ibid.) Here, the sole g 2013(Soon v. Beckman (1965) 234 Cal.App.2d 33, 36 [ 44 Cal.Rptr. 190 ].) “Whether the defense applies in particular circumstances depends on the analogous case law, the nature of the misconduct, and the relationship of the misconduct to the claimed injuries. [Citation.]” (Dickson, Carlson & Campillo v. Pole (2000) 83 Cal.App.4th 436, 447 [ 99 Cal.Rptr.2d 678 ].) The defense applies only “where it would be inequitable to grant the plaintiff any relief.” (Ibid.) “The decision of whether to apply the defense based on the facts is a matter within the trial court’s discretion.” (Ibid.) Here, the sole g | 1 | 1 |
Soon v. Beckmangreen2 sentences2013(Soon v. Beckman (1965) 234 Cal.App.2d 33, 36 [ 44 Cal.Rptr. 190 ].) “Whether the defense applies in particular circumstances depends on the analogous case law, the nature of the misconduct, and the relationship of the misconduct to the claimed injuries. [Citation.]” (Dickson, Carlson & Campillo v. Pole (2000) 83 Cal.App.4th 436, 447 [ 99 Cal.Rptr.2d 678 ].) The defense applies only “where it would be inequitable to grant the plaintiff any relief.” (Ibid.) “The decision of whether to apply the defense based on the facts is a matter within the trial court’s discretion.” (Ibid.) Here, the sole g 2013(Soon v. Beckman (1965) 234 Cal.App.2d 33, 36 [ 44 Cal.Rptr. 190 ].) “Whether the defense applies in particular circumstances depends on the analogous case law, the nature of the misconduct, and the relationship of the misconduct to the claimed injuries. [Citation.]” (Dickson, Carlson & Campillo v. Pole (2000) 83 Cal.App.4th 436, 447 [ 99 Cal.Rptr.2d 678 ].) The defense applies only “where it would be inequitable to grant the plaintiff any relief.” (Ibid.) “The decision of whether to apply the defense based on the facts is a matter within the trial court’s discretion.” (Ibid.) Here, the sole g | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in California. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Brown v. Grimes
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1 sentence2024He must come into court with clean hands, and keep them clean, or he will be denied relief, regardless of the merits of his claim.’ [Citation.] The doctrine of unclean hands requires unconscionable, bad faith, or inequitable conduct by the plaintiff in connection with the matter in controversy. [Citations.] Unclean hands applies when it would be inequitable to provide the plaintiff any relief, and provides a complete defense to both legal and equitable causes of action.” (Fladeboe v. American Isuzu Motors Inc. (2007) 150 Cal.App.4th 42, 56 .) “Whether the unclean hands doctrine can be applied | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Fibreboard Paper Products Corp. v. East Bay Union of MacHinists, Local 1304
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1 sentence2022The doctrine must be pleaded or called to the attention of the trial court in order that it may pass on the defense and also to permit the person against whom it is sought to be applied the opportunity to present such evidence as might bear on that issue.” (Fibreboard Paper Products Corp. v. East Bay Union of Machinists (1964) 227 Cal.App.2d 675 , 726– 727.) In his opening brief McNeal presents no cogent recitation of the evidence with citations to the record or legal analysis challenging the court’s application of the unclean hands doctrine. | 1 | 2022–2022 |