ex turpi causa non oritur actio
Definition
Legal principle that one knowingly engaged in an illegal activity may not claim damages arising out of that activity. Therefore, an illegal contract is unenforceable. Latin for, from a base cause no right of action will arise.
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ex turpi causa non oritur actio is in the Corporate, Commercial, & General Law subject.
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