laches

Speech parts

1. laches - Noun

2. Laches - Proper noun

Meaning

Alt. of Lache

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Even if the court denies equitable relief to a plaintiff because of laches, the plaintiff may still have a claim for legal relief if the statute of limitations has not run out. Source: Internet

Simons v. United States, 452 F.2d 1110, 1116 (2d Cir. 1971) (affirming Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal based, in part, on laches where papers "reveal no reason for the inordinate and prejudicial delay"). Source: Internet

In courts in the United States, laches has often been applied even where a statute of limitations exists, although there is a division of authority on this point. Source: Internet

"When the defense of laches is clear on the face of the complaint, and where it is clear that the plaintiff can prove no set of facts to avoid the insuperable bar, a court may consider the defense on a motion to dismiss." Source: Internet

Limitation periods known as laches may apply in situations of equity ; a judge will not issue an injunction if the requesting party waited too long to ask for it. Source: Internet

Put another way, failure to assert one’s rights in a timely manner can result in a claim being barred by laches. Source: Internet

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