It is a maxim in our law that a plaintiff must shew that he stands on a fair ground when he calls on a Court of justice to administer relief to him. (Lloyd Kenyon, 1st Baron Kenyon)

It is a maxim in our law that a plaintiff must shew that he stands on a fair ground when he calls on a Court of justice to administer relief to him.

Lloyd Kenyon, 1st Baron Kenyon

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