Laches (equity)

Unreasonable delay by a plaintiff in bringing their claim Equity and trusts History and sources History of equity Court of Chancery Maxims of equity Application in civil law Equitable doctrines Equitable conversion Estoppel Hotchpot Knowing receipt Laches Marshalling Unconscionability Undue influence Subrogation Tracing Defences Bona fide purchaser Clean hands Equitable remedies Account of profits Constructive trust Declaratory relief Injunction Rectification Rescission Specific performance Equitable interests Equitable interest Beneficial ownership Equitable servitude For equitable interests arising inproperty law, see Property law Types of Trusts Express Resulting Constructive Bare Discretionary Accumulation and maintenance Interest in possession Charitable Purpose Incentive Protective Asset-protection Formation and governance of trusts Three certainties Constitution Beneficiary principle Trustee Fiduciary Dishonest assistance Breach of trust Related topics Cy-près doctrine Offshore trust Law portal Outline Lists Index Categoryvte In common-law legal systems, laches (/ˈlætʃɪz/ LAT-chiz, /ˈleɪ-/) is a lack of diligence and activity in making a legal claim, or moving forward