Principle

EQUITY AND TRUSTS – Laches – Knowledge Essential for Delay to Constitute Laches

Area of law
EQUITY AND TRUSTS
Court
Supreme Court

Delay alone does not constitute laches—the plaintiff must have knowledge of all facts giving rise to a cause of action. Time cannot run against a plaintiff who is unaware of the facts. Laches requires both delay and knowledge. The period of delay is measured from…

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