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NeCede's

Maxim 7.2.13

Fraud deserves fraud.

Fraus meretur fraudem.

Source: Bouvier's Law Dictionary; Plow. 100 Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational

Explanation

He who practices deceit cannot complain when deceit is returned upon him — the law gives no sympathy to the deceiver who is himself deceived.

Where this applies

  • A con artist got conned by someone else — the law has no sympathy.
  • A scammer fell victim to a bigger scam and wants the court to help.

Legal domains

equity

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 7.2.13 — Fraud deserves fraud. — Bouvier's Law Dictionary; Plow. 100 (Fraus meretur fraudem.)

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