Thursday, December 10, 2020

Laches

 Laches is an equitable doctrine[.] ... [I]ts purpose is for the repose of title, claims and demands for peace and order in society[.] ... The question of its application does not depend upon the fact that a certain definite time has elapsed since the cause of action accrued, but rather whether, under the circumstances of the particular case, the complaining party or parties are chargeable with want of due diligence in failing to institute or prosecute the claim[.] ... [I]t must further appear that injury or material prejudice has resulted to the defendant through the delay.



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