Mutual wrongdoing lets both parties escape sanctions entirely in court.

Evidence

But Schlichtmann’s misconduct, continued the judge, was balanced by the misconduct of Mary Ryan in concealing the Yankee report. Thus, concluded Skinner, “in the convoluted context of this case, it is my recommendation that neither party should profit through sanctions from the delinquency of the other, and that should be the sanction for both of them.” — , Harr Jonathan - A Civil Action, 3117

Categorization

• APHORISMS: Sounds like a rule of thumb: when both sides cheat, the tie between cheaters costs no one.
• SEED: Essay angle: ‘the doctrine of mutual delinquency’ — how courts outsource blame-setting by calling a draw.