ISSUE:
Whether the plaintiff can recover the half of $50 dollars that was given by him to the defendant as security for enjoying the services provided by the latter?
RULE:
The principle, "in pari delicto potior est conditio possidentis" that had been founded upon the principles of public policy had been applied. It stated that the courts will not assist the plaintiff who has handed over money in pursuance of an immoral or illegal agreement or has paid over the money, fully knowing its nature.