The equitable maxim known as _______ states that an equity court may refuse to give relief where the petitioner has not acted in good faith or is otherwise undeserving of special consideration.?

A. ?unconscionability
B. ?laches
C. ?the clean hands doctrine
D. ?inadequacy of remedy


Answer: C

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