Plaintiff alleged that the attendance policy at her school was unreasonable and that, notwithstanding her unexcused absences, she was wrongfully denied a diploma.If it is established at trial that the plaintiff frequently forged excuse notes and tried to deceive the school, then equitable relief may be denied on the basis of

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The clean hands doctrine is a principle in equity that a person seeking relief must have acted fairly and honestly in the matter for which they seek relief. If the plaintiff in this case is found to have frequently forged excuse notes and tried to deceive the school, then she would not have clean hands and could be denied equitable relief.

Plaintiff Alleged That the Attendance Policy at Her School Was