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unclean hands doctrine in North Carolina

7 North Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1979–2018 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by North Carolina 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Hurston v. Hurstongreen
ncctapp · 2006 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2010–2017
2 sentences

2017Agency, Inc. v. Barber , 147 N.C.App. 463 , 470, 556 S.E.2d 331 , 336 (2001). "[H]e who comes into equity must come with clean hands; otherwise his claim to equity will be barred by the doctrine of unclean hands." Hurston v. Hurston, 179 N.C.App. 809 , 814, 635 S.E.2d 451 , 454 (2006).

2017Agency, Inc. v. Barber , 147 N.C.App. 463 , 470, 556 S.E.2d 331 , 336 (2001). "[H]e who comes into equity must come with clean hands; otherwise his claim to equity will be barred by the doctrine of unclean hands." Hurston v. Hurston, 179 N.C.App. 809 , 814, 635 S.E.2d 451 , 454 (2006).

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Poole v. Copland, Inc.green
nc · 1998 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018Indeed, the Court instructed the jury that the doctrine of unclean hands “does not extend to [a] party’s general character,” (Jury Instructions 9), and the jury is presumed to follow its instructions, see, e.g., Poole v. Copland, Inc., 348 N.C. 260, 264 , 498 S.E.2d 602, 604 (1998). 37.

2018Indeed, the Court instructed the jury that the doctrine of unclean hands “does not extend to [a] party’s general character,” (Jury Instructions 9), and the jury is presumed to follow its instructions, see, e.g., Poole v. Copland, Inc., 348 N.C. 260, 264 , 498 S.E.2d 602, 604 (1998). 37.

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Food Lion, Inc. v. Capital Cities/ABC, Inc.green
ncmd · 1996 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See Food Lion, Inc. v. Capital Cities/ABC, Inc., 951 F. Supp. 1233, 1234 (M.D.N.C. 1996) (applying North Carolina law and holding that to litigants who have acted in bad faith, or whose conduct has been dishonest, deceitful, fraudulent, unfair, or overreaching in regard to the transaction in controversy.” Collins v. Davis, 68 N.C.

2017See Food Lion, Inc. v. Capital Cities/ABC, Inc., 951 F. Supp. 1233, 1234 (M.D.N.C. 1996) (applying North Carolina law and holding that to litigants who have acted in bad faith, or whose conduct has been dishonest, deceitful, fraudulent, unfair, or overreaching in regard to the transaction in controversy.” Collins v. Davis, 68 N.C.

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Collins v. Davisgreen
ncctapp · 1984 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See Food Lion, Inc. v. Capital Cities/ABC, Inc., 951 F. Supp. 1233, 1234 (M.D.N.C. 1996) (applying North Carolina law and holding that to litigants who have acted in bad faith, or whose conduct has been dishonest, deceitful, fraudulent, unfair, or overreaching in regard to the transaction in controversy.” Collins v. Davis, 68 N.C.

2017See Food Lion, Inc. v. Capital Cities/ABC, Inc., 951 F. Supp. 1233, 1234 (M.D.N.C. 1996) (applying North Carolina law and holding that to litigants who have acted in bad faith, or whose conduct has been dishonest, deceitful, fraudulent, unfair, or overreaching in regard to the transaction in controversy.” Collins v. Davis, 68 N.C.

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Whitacre Partnership v. Biosignia, Inc.green
nc · 2004 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See Whitacre P'ship v. Biosignia, Inc. , 358 N.C. 1 , 18, 591 S.E.2d 870 , 881 (2004) ( recognizing quasi-estoppel as a branch of equitable estoppel); Pittman v. Barker, 117 N.C.App. 580 , 591, 452 S.E.2d 326 , 332, ("[E]quitable defenses ... [include] estoppel, laches, ratification, and waiver[.]"), disc. review denied 340 N.C. 261 , 456 S.E.2d 833 (1995). *595 *715 Presuming, arguendo , that Discovery is correct in asserting common law equitable principles are applicable here, Discovery cannot claim the benefit of equitable defenses because of the doctrine of unclean hands.

2017See Whitacre P'ship v. Biosignia, Inc. , 358 N.C. 1 , 18, 591 S.E.2d 870 , 881 (2004) ( recognizing quasi-estoppel as a branch of equitable estoppel); Pittman v. Barker, 117 N.C.App. 580 , 591, 452 S.E.2d 326 , 332, ("[E]quitable defenses ... [include] estoppel, laches, ratification, and waiver[.]"), disc. review denied 340 N.C. 261 , 456 S.E.2d 833 (1995). *595 *715 Presuming, arguendo , that Discovery is correct in asserting common law equitable principles are applicable here, Discovery cannot claim the benefit of equitable defenses because of the doctrine of unclean hands.

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Lane v. Lanegreen
ncctapp · 1994 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006See Lane v. Lane, 115 N.C.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
Brissett v. First Mount Vernon Industrial Loan Ass'n green
ncctapp · 2014
1 sentence

2018Loan Ass’n, 233 N.C.

12018–2018
Pittman v. Barker green
ncctapp · 1995
2 sentences

2017See Whitacre P'ship v. Biosignia, Inc. , 358 N.C. 1 , 18, 591 S.E.2d 870 , 881 (2004) ( recognizing quasi-estoppel as a branch of equitable estoppel); Pittman v. Barker, 117 N.C.App. 580 , 591, 452 S.E.2d 326 , 332, ("[E]quitable defenses ... [include] estoppel, laches, ratification, and waiver[.]"), disc. review denied 340 N.C. 261 , 456 S.E.2d 833 (1995). *595 *715 Presuming, arguendo , that Discovery is correct in asserting common law equitable principles are applicable here, Discovery cannot claim the benefit of equitable defenses because of the doctrine of unclean hands.

2017See Whitacre P'ship v. Biosignia, Inc. , 358 N.C. 1 , 18, 591 S.E.2d 870 , 881 (2004) ( recognizing quasi-estoppel as a branch of equitable estoppel); Pittman v. Barker, 117 N.C.App. 580 , 591, 452 S.E.2d 326 , 332, ("[E]quitable defenses ... [include] estoppel, laches, ratification, and waiver[.]"), disc. review denied 340 N.C. 261 , 456 S.E.2d 833 (1995). *595 *715 Presuming, arguendo , that Discovery is correct in asserting common law equitable principles are applicable here, Discovery cannot claim the benefit of equitable defenses because of the doctrine of unclean hands.

12017–2017
Wade S. Dunbar Insurance Agency, Inc. v. Barber green
ncctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2017Agency, Inc. v. Barber , 147 N.C.App. 463 , 470, 556 S.E.2d 331 , 336 (2001). "[H]e who comes into equity must come with clean hands; otherwise his claim to equity will be barred by the doctrine of unclean hands." Hurston v. Hurston, 179 N.C.App. 809 , 814, 635 S.E.2d 451 , 454 (2006).

2017Agency, Inc. v. Barber , 147 N.C.App. 463 , 470, 556 S.E.2d 331 , 336 (2001). "[H]e who comes into equity must come with clean hands; otherwise his claim to equity will be barred by the doctrine of unclean hands." Hurston v. Hurston, 179 N.C.App. 809 , 814, 635 S.E.2d 451 , 454 (2006).

12017–2017
In re Glenaire, Inc. neutral
nc · 1995
1 sentence

2017See Whitacre P'ship v. Biosignia, Inc. , 358 N.C. 1 , 18, 591 S.E.2d 870 , 881 (2004) ( recognizing quasi-estoppel as a branch of equitable estoppel); Pittman v. Barker, 117 N.C.App. 580 , 591, 452 S.E.2d 326 , 332, ("[E]quitable defenses ... [include] estoppel, laches, ratification, and waiver[.]"), disc. review denied 340 N.C. 261 , 456 S.E.2d 833 (1995). *595 *715 Presuming, arguendo , that Discovery is correct in asserting common law equitable principles are applicable here, Discovery cannot claim the benefit of equitable defenses because of the doctrine of unclean hands.

12017–2017
Scarlett v. Riley neutral
nc · 1995
1 sentence

2017See Whitacre P'ship v. Biosignia, Inc. , 358 N.C. 1 , 18, 591 S.E.2d 870 , 881 (2004) ( recognizing quasi-estoppel as a branch of equitable estoppel); Pittman v. Barker, 117 N.C.App. 580 , 591, 452 S.E.2d 326 , 332, ("[E]quitable defenses ... [include] estoppel, laches, ratification, and waiver[.]"), disc. review denied 340 N.C. 261 , 456 S.E.2d 833 (1995). *595 *715 Presuming, arguendo , that Discovery is correct in asserting common law equitable principles are applicable here, Discovery cannot claim the benefit of equitable defenses because of the doctrine of unclean hands.

12017–2017
Virginia Trust Co. v. Lambeth Realty Corp. neutral
nc · 1939
2 sentences

1979Cf. Trust Co. v. Realty Corporation, 215 N.C. 526 , 2 S.E.2d 544 (1939).

1979Cf. Trust Co. v. Realty Corporation, 215 N.C. 526 , 2 S.E.2d 544 (1939).

11979–1979

Where else courts name it

CA 160 (1943–2026) TX 57 (1978–2026) CT 56 (1990–2025) NY 55 (1959–2025) NJ 44 (1932–2026) DE 42 (1934–2026) PA 41 (1954–2026) IL 40 (1947–2025) TN 35 (1924–2026) IN 34 (1994–2025) MI 31 (2015–2025) MS 30 (1987–2025) FL 26 (1957–2024) MD 23 (1968–2017) OH 23 (1998–2026) GA 19 (1963–2020) ID 15 (1985–2026) SC 15 (2001–2026) AL 12 (1968–2025) MN 12 (1977–2024) OR 12 (1972–2021) KY 12 (1952–2025) AZ 11 (1961–2022) MO 11 (2002–2024) NE 11 (1989–2019) VA 11 (1998–2026) NM 11 (1995–2023) AR 10 (1987–2026) UT 9 (2004–2024) WA 8 (1996–2024) NC 7 (1979–2018) CO 7 (2010–2025) LA 7 (1991–2023) KS 6 (1976–2022) NV 6 (2008–2021) MA 6 (1973–2015) DC 6 (1985–2026) AK 5 (2013–2024) ND 5 (1987–2025) HI 5 (1998–2024) IA 5 (1992–2023) ME 4 (1995–2018) RI 3 (1983–2009) VT 3 (2002–2025) WV 3 (1996–2020) WI 3 (1984–2021) SD 2 (2006–2015) MT 2 (2002–2020) NH 2 (1999–2016) OK 2 (1999–2021)

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