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The Doctrine of Laches in Equitable Claims

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The doctrine of laches can bar a claim even if the statutory limitation period has not expired, because equity demands that a plaintiff act promptly to avoid unfairness to the defendant.

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Imagine someone sues you for something that happened decades ago, when evidence and witnesses have vanished. Should the law allow that claim to proceed?