Flournoy v. Highlands Hotel Co.

1. There is no such doctrine known to the law as a set-off of Avrongs. Not even estoppel can legalize or vitalize that which the law declares unlawful, and void. If so, the conduct of individuals, AAdiether independently or collusively, could render any -and all laws invalid and impotent. Ordinarily any of the circumstances to which our attention is directed by the Court of Appeals would work an estoppel; but the express proAnsion in the securities law relating to the sale of securities in violation of the regulations of the State and its public policy debars the courts from giving their aid…