IANAL, etc., but I believe you have it exactly right. The principle in question is the Clean Hands Doctrine (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_hands http://en

IANAL, etc., but I believe you have it exactly right. The principle in question is the Clean Hands Doctrine (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_hands http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_hands). In short, an entity can not seek an equitable remedy if they themselves have acted in bad faith.