Laches definition

Laches means a claimant has failed to assert a right or claim for an unreasonable time though they had actual knowledge of the facts, and in good faith relied to his detriment because of the unreasonable delay.

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Laches means unreasonable delay – essentially a fancy way of saying, “You snooze, you lose”

Laches and/or the Limitations Act : His former spouse had full knowledge of the date of his retirement ‐ a notice of which was published in the local paper. In fact, she called to congratulate him. So, she knew he retired and then waited 6 years to attempt to enforce the agreement ‐ outside the usual limitation period of 2 years to enforce a contract. And even if a judge might not think that the Limitations Act should apply, there is the equitable defence of laches, which is sometimes used by a judge to deny a claim if the delay was unreasonable and has prejudiced the other party. A letter using these words was sent out, and nothing further has ever been heard from the former spouse or her lawyer. The total out‐of‐pocket cost to Mr. X. was $65.57. But for the Plan, Mr. X. may have been out‐of‐pocket well over $100,000.00.

Examples of Laches in a sentence

Laches or delay or other equitable defenses based on the time period for administrative or judicial review to the extent this period has been extended by these settlement proceedings.
Laches or delay or other equitable defenses based on the time period that the Order or decision by settlement may be subject to administrative or judicial review.
B) Laches or delay or other equitable defenses based on the time period that the Order or decision by settlement may be subject to administrative or judicial review.
Laches or delay or other equitable defenses based on the time period that the Stipulated Order or decision by settlement may be subject to administrative or judicial review.
Laches or delay or other equitable defenses based on the time period for administrative or judicial review to the extent that this period has been extended by these settlement proceedings.
Laches or delay or other equitable defenses based on the time period that the order or decision by settlement may be subject to administrative or judicial review.
Laches or delay or other equitable defenses based on the time period for administrative or judicial review of the alleged violations to the extent this period has been extended by these settlement proceedings.
Laches or delay or other equitable defenses based on the time-period for administrative or judicial review to the extent this period has been extended by these settlement proceedings.
Laches or delay or other equitable defenses based on the time period for administrative or judicial review to the extent such period has been extended by these settlement proceedings.
Laches or delay or other equitable defenses based on the time- period for administrative or judicial review to the extent this period has been extended by these settlement proceedings.

More Definitions of Laches

Laches is defined by Black’s Law Dictionary, 2nd Ed., as: “1. Unreasonable delay or negligence in pursuing a right or claim (…) in a way that prejudices the party against whom relief is sought.