19 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1996–2026 2 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Indiana courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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Indiana Real Estate Commission v. Ackmangreen2 sentences2023Indiana Real Estate Comm’n v. Ackman, 766 N.E.2d 1269, 1273 (Ind. Ct. App. 2002). 2017“Laches is an equitable defense that may be raised to stop a person from asserting a claim that he would normally be entitled to assert.” Ind. Real Estate Comm’n v. Ademan, 766 N.E.2d 1269, 1273 (Ind. Ct. App. 2002): “Laches requires: ‘(1) inexcusable delay in asserting a known right; (2) an implied waiver arising from knowing acquiescence in existing conditions; and (3) a change in circumstances causing prejudice to the adverse party.’ ” SMDfund, Inc. v. Fort Wayne-Alien Cty. | 9 | 9 |
Betty J. Angel v. Kent H. Powelson and Marjorie A. Powelsongreen2 sentences2020The City argues that the trial court actually raised the issue of laches sua sponte in its order dismissing the City’s complaint to enforce the zoning ordinance, which was error. [14] “Laches is an equitable defense that may be raised to stop a person from asserting a claim she would normally be entitled to assert.” Angel v. Powelson, 977 N.E.2d 434, 445 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012). “‘Laches is neglect for an unreasonable length of time, under circumstances permitting diligence, to do what in law should have been done.’” In re Paternity of P.W.J., 846 N.E.2d 752, 759 (Ind. Ct. App. 2006) (quoting Kna 2017USRC merely cites to the entries in the chronological case summary. 6 USRC does not appeal the denial of its summary judgment motion. 7 "Laches is an equitable defense that may be raised to stop a person from asserting a claim she would normally be entitled to assert." Angel v. Powelson , 977 N.E.2d 434 , 445 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012). " 'Laches is neglect for an unreasonable length of time, under circumstances permitting diligence, to do what in law should have been done.' " In re Paternity of P.W.J. , 846 N.E.2d 752 , 759 (Ind. Ct. App. 2006) (quoting Knaus v. York , 586 N.E.2d 909 , 914 (Ind. Ct | 2 | 4 |
Gabriel v. Gabrielgreen2 sentences2026Gabriel v. Gabriel, 947 N.E.2d 1001, 1006-07 (Ind. Ct. App. 2011). 2018Angel v. Powelson , 977 N.E.2d 434 , 445 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012). " 'Laches is neglect for an unreasonable length of time, under circumstances permitting diligence, to do what in law should have been done.' " Id. (quoting Gabriel v. Gabriel , 947 N.E.2d 1001 , 1007 (Ind. Ct. App. 2011). " 'The general doctrine is well[-]established and long[-]recognized: Independently of any statute of limitation, courts of equity uniformly decline to assist a person who has slept upon his rights and shows no excuse for laches in asserting them.' " Id. (quoting SMDfund, Inc. v. Fort Wayne-Allen Cty. | 2 | 3 |
Storm, Inc. v. Indiana Department of State Revenuegreen2 sentences2012Storm, Inc. v. Indiana Dep’t of State Revenue, 663 N.E.2d 552 (Ind. Tax Ct.1996). 2001Laches "Laches" is an "equitable defense [that] may be raised to stop a person from asserting a claim that he would normally be entitled to assert." Storm, Inc. v. Indiana Dep't of State Revenue, 663 N.E.2d 552, 557 (Ind. Tax Ct.1996) (citing Haas v. Holder, 218 Ind. 263 , 32 N.E.2d 590 (Ind.1941)). | 1 | 3 |
In Re Paternity of PWJgreen2 sentences2020The City argues that the trial court actually raised the issue of laches sua sponte in its order dismissing the City’s complaint to enforce the zoning ordinance, which was error. [14] “Laches is an equitable defense that may be raised to stop a person from asserting a claim she would normally be entitled to assert.” Angel v. Powelson, 977 N.E.2d 434, 445 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012). “‘Laches is neglect for an unreasonable length of time, under circumstances permitting diligence, to do what in law should have been done.’” In re Paternity of P.W.J., 846 N.E.2d 752, 759 (Ind. Ct. App. 2006) (quoting Kna 2017USRC merely cites to the entries in the chronological case summary. 6 USRC does not appeal the denial of its summary judgment motion. 7 "Laches is an equitable defense that may be raised to stop a person from asserting a claim she would normally be entitled to assert." Angel v. Powelson , 977 N.E.2d 434 , 445 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012). " 'Laches is neglect for an unreasonable length of time, under circumstances permitting diligence, to do what in law should have been done.' " In re Paternity of P.W.J. , 846 N.E.2d 752 , 759 (Ind. Ct. App. 2006) (quoting Knaus v. York , 586 N.E.2d 909 , 914 (Ind. Ct | 1 | 2 |
Knaus v. Yorkgreen2 sentences2020The City argues that the trial court actually raised the issue of laches sua sponte in its order dismissing the City’s complaint to enforce the zoning ordinance, which was error. [14] “Laches is an equitable defense that may be raised to stop a person from asserting a claim she would normally be entitled to assert.” Angel v. Powelson, 977 N.E.2d 434, 445 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012). “‘Laches is neglect for an unreasonable length of time, under circumstances permitting diligence, to do what in law should have been done.’” In re Paternity of P.W.J., 846 N.E.2d 752, 759 (Ind. Ct. App. 2006) (quoting Kna 2017USRC merely cites to the entries in the chronological case summary. 6 USRC does not appeal the denial of its summary judgment motion. 7 "Laches is an equitable defense that may be raised to stop a person from asserting a claim she would normally be entitled to assert." Angel v. Powelson , 977 N.E.2d 434 , 445 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012). " 'Laches is neglect for an unreasonable length of time, under circumstances permitting diligence, to do what in law should have been done.' " In re Paternity of P.W.J. , 846 N.E.2d 752 , 759 (Ind. Ct. App. 2006) (quoting Knaus v. York , 586 N.E.2d 909 , 914 (Ind. Ct | 1 | 2 |
Haas v. Holder, Trusteegreen2 sentences2001Laches "Laches" is an "equitable defense [that] may be raised to stop a person from asserting a claim that he would normally be entitled to assert." Storm, Inc. v. Indiana Dep't of State Revenue, 663 N.E.2d 552, 557 (Ind. Tax Ct.1996) (citing Haas v. Holder, 218 Ind. 263 , 32 N.E.2d 590 (Ind.1941)). 2001Laches "Laches" is an "equitable defense [that] may be raised to stop a person from asserting a claim that he would normally be entitled to assert." Storm, Inc. v. Indiana Dep't of State Revenue, 663 N.E.2d 552, 557 (Ind. Tax Ct.1996) (citing Haas v. Holder, 218 Ind. 263 , 32 N.E.2d 590 (Ind.1941)). | 1 | 2 |
Shafer v. Lambiegreen1 sentence2017Airport Auth., 831 N.E.2d 725, 729 (Ind. 2005) (quoting Shaer v. Lambie, 667 N.E.2d 226, 231 (Ind. Ct. App. 1996)). | 1 | 1 |
SMDfund, Inc. v. Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authoritygreen1 sentence2017Airport Auth., 831 N.E.2d 725, 729 (Ind. 2005) (quoting Shaer v. Lambie, 667 N.E.2d 226, 231 (Ind. Ct. App. 1996)). | 1 | 1 |
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Gray v. Schachel
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1 sentence2020The City argues that the trial court actually raised the issue of laches sua sponte in its order dismissing the City’s complaint to enforce the zoning ordinance, which was error. [14] “Laches is an equitable defense that may be raised to stop a person from asserting a claim she would normally be entitled to assert.” Angel v. Powelson, 977 N.E.2d 434, 445 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012). “‘Laches is neglect for an unreasonable length of time, under circumstances permitting diligence, to do what in law should have been done.’” In re Paternity of P.W.J., 846 N.E.2d 752, 759 (Ind. Ct. App. 2006) (quoting Kna | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Paint Shuttle, Inc. v. Continental Casualty Co.
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1 sentence2017Co. , 733 N.E.2d 513 , 524 (Ind. Ct. App. 2000), trans. denied (2001) ). | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Willis v. Westerfield
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1 sentence2017USRC merely cites to the entries in the chronological case summary. 6 USRC does not appeal the denial of its summary judgment motion. 7 "Laches is an equitable defense that may be raised to stop a person from asserting a claim she would normally be entitled to assert." Angel v. Powelson , 977 N.E.2d 434 , 445 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012). " 'Laches is neglect for an unreasonable length of time, under circumstances permitting diligence, to do what in law should have been done.' " In re Paternity of P.W.J. , 846 N.E.2d 752 , 759 (Ind. Ct. App. 2006) (quoting Knaus v. York , 586 N.E.2d 909 , 914 (Ind. Ct | 1 | 2017–2017 |
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