equitable laches
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 23 U.S. 152 - Elmendorf v. Taylor · 1825Most cited · 316 citing opinions
analogy to statute of limitations
From the earliest ages, Courts of equity have refused their aid to those who have neglected, for an unreasonable length of time, to assert their claims, especially where the legal estate has been transferred to purchasers without notice. Although the statutes of limitations do not, either in England, or in these States, extend to suits in Chancery; yet the Courts in both countries have acknowledged their obligation.
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