legal_theories: 265

509 claims, defenses, counterclaims, and affirmative defenses

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theory_id	filing_id	theory	party	role	basis
265	34	In Pari Delicto	Kassab	affirmative_defense	Both parties involved in wrongful conduct; courts may deny recovery to Pohl for his own illegal acts even if defendants also committed unlawful acts (Dover v. Baker, Brown); doctrine ensures wrongdoer 'should not even entertain the hope of indemnity' (Houston Ice & Brewing Co. v. Sneed)