par delictum
The par delictum rule prescribes that a party should not obtain satisfaction from a…The par delictum rule prescribes that a party should not obtain satisfaction from a court of law with where his own conduct is wrongful.
Meaning
1 sensesThe par delictum rule prescribes that a party should not obtain satisfaction from a court of law with where his own conduct is wrongful.
Origin
From Latin in pari delicto potior est conditio defendentis (“if both (parties) are in theFrom Latin in pari delicto potior est conditio defendentis (“if both (parties) are in the wrong, a defence is set up”).
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