Barker v. Kallash

While I agree with the result reached by the majority, I write to express my view of the basis and the boundaries of the rule to be applied in this case.

To permit an action for injuries sustained as a consequence of the plaintiff’s own grievous criminal conduct — the construction of a “pipe bomb” — would contravene fundamental public policy of this State. It is a basic principle recognized by the courts throughout this country that no person shall be permitted to take advantage of his own *30wrongdoing by predicating a legal or equitable claim upon his fraudulent, immoral or illegal conduct. (1…