Which of the following is an example of an equitable maxim?

A) Whoever seeks equity must do equity.
B) Equity requires clean hands.
C) Whoever seeks equity must do equity and equity requires clean hands.
D) Equity values form over substance.

Equitable Maxim

Fundamental principles guiding the fair and just application of the law, ensuring decisions are made with equity in legal proceedings.

Seeks Equity

A legal principle where a party requests a fair and impartial remedy in a dispute, typically when monetary damages are insufficient.

Clean Hands

A doctrine that prevents individuals from seeking legal remedies if they have engaged in unethical behavior in relation to the subject of their lawsuit.