laches has no application doctrine in Arkansas

6 Arkansas opinions name it 2 courts 1911–2018 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Arkansas 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.

Followed or applied (3)

Case	Followed	Cited
Rogers Iron & Metal Corp. v. K & M, Inc.green arkctapp · 1987 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2018 2 sentences 2018App. 635 , at 5, 378 S.W.3d 239 , 243 ; 281 Landreth v. First Nat'l Bank of Cleburne Cty. , 45 F.3d 267 , 271 (8th Cir. 1995) ; Rogers Iron & Metal Corp. v. K & M, Inc. , 22 Ark. 2010*In Arkansas, “the doctrine of laches is only applicable where equitable relief is sought; where a party is only seeking to enforce a legal right not barred by the statute of limitations and is not seeking equitable relief, the doctrine of laches has no application even if it could otherwise apply.” Landreth v. First Nat’l Bank of Cleburne County, 45 F.3d 267 , 271 (8th Cir.1995) (interpreting Arkansas law) (citing Rogers Iron & Metal Corp. v. K & M, Inc., 22 Ark.	1	2
Waits v. Mooregreen ark · 1909 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987 2 sentences 1987“The doctrine of laches has no application where the plaintiffs are not seeking equitable relief, but to enforce a legal title and where their action is not barred by the statute of limitations in reference thereto.” Lesser v. Reeves, 142 Ark. 320, 327 , 219 S.W. 15 (1920); see also Waits v. Moore, 89 Ark. 19 , 115 S.W. 931 (1909). 1987“The doctrine of laches has no application where the plaintiffs are not seeking equitable relief, but to enforce a legal title and where their action is not barred by the statute of limitations in reference thereto.” Lesser v. Reeves, 142 Ark. 320, 327 , 219 S.W. 15 (1920); see also Waits v. Moore, 89 Ark. 19 , 115 S.W. 931 (1909).	1	1
Kitchens v. Wheelergreen ark · 1940 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987 2 sentences 1987Rinke v. Schuman, 246 Ark. 976 , 440 S.W.2d 765 (1969); see also Kitchens v. Wheeler, 200 Ark. 671 , 141 S.W.2d 34 (1940); Smith v. Maberry, 148 Ark. 216 , 229 S.W. 718 (1921). 1987Rinke v. Schuman, 246 Ark. 976 , 440 S.W.2d 765 (1969); see also Kitchens v. Wheeler, 200 Ark. 671 , 141 S.W.2d 34 (1940); Smith v. Maberry, 148 Ark. 216 , 229 S.W. 718 (1921).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Arkansas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (10)

Case	Cited	Years
cluster 686812 green ca1 · 1995 2 sentences 2018App. 635 , at 5, 378 S.W.3d 239 , 243 ; 281 Landreth v. First Nat'l Bank of Cleburne Cty. , 45 F.3d 267 , 271 (8th Cir. 1995) ; Rogers Iron & Metal Corp. v. K & M, Inc. , 22 Ark. 2010*In Arkansas, “the doctrine of laches is only applicable where equitable relief is sought; where a party is only seeking to enforce a legal right not barred by the statute of limitations and is not seeking equitable relief, the doctrine of laches has no application even if it could otherwise apply.” Landreth v. First Nat’l Bank of Cleburne County, 45 F.3d 267 , 271 (8th Cir.1995) (interpreting Arkansas law) (citing Rogers Iron & Metal Corp. v. K & M, Inc., 22 Ark.	2	2010–2018
Lesser v. Reeves green ark · 1920 2 sentences 1987“The doctrine of laches has no application where the plaintiffs are not seeking equitable relief, but to enforce a legal title and where their action is not barred by the statute of limitations in reference thereto.” Lesser v. Reeves, 142 Ark. 320, 327 , 219 S.W. 15 (1920); see also Waits v. Moore, 89 Ark. 19 , 115 S.W. 931 (1909). 1987“The doctrine of laches has no application where the plaintiffs are not seeking equitable relief, but to enforce a legal title and where their action is not barred by the statute of limitations in reference thereto.” Lesser v. Reeves, 142 Ark. 320, 327 , 219 S.W. 15 (1920); see also Waits v. Moore, 89 Ark. 19 , 115 S.W. 931 (1909).	2	1921–1987
Warford v. Union Bank of Benton green arkctapp · 2010 2 sentences 2018Our caselaw frequently provides that "the doctrine of laches is only applicable where equitable relief is sought; where a party is only seeking to enforce a legal right ... and is not seeking equitable relief, the doctrine of laches has no application." See generally Warford v. Union Bank of Benton , 2010 Ark. 2018App. 635 , at 5, 378 S.W.3d 239 , 243 ; *281 Landreth v. First Nat'l Bank of Cleburne Cty. , 45 F.3d 267 , 271 (8th Cir. 1995) ; Rogers Iron & Metal Corp. v. K & M, Inc. , 22 Ark.	1	2018–2018
Smith v. Maberry green ark · 1921 2 sentences 1987Rinke v. Schuman, 246 Ark. 976 , 440 S.W.2d 765 (1969); see also Kitchens v. Wheeler, 200 Ark. 671 , 141 S.W.2d 34 (1940); Smith v. Maberry, 148 Ark. 216 , 229 S.W. 718 (1921). 1987Rinke v. Schuman, 246 Ark. 976 , 440 S.W.2d 765 (1969); see also Kitchens v. Wheeler, 200 Ark. 671 , 141 S.W.2d 34 (1940); Smith v. Maberry, 148 Ark. 216 , 229 S.W. 718 (1921).	1	1987–1987
Rinke v. Schuman green ark · 1969 2 sentences 1987Rinke v. Schuman, 246 Ark. 976 , 440 S.W.2d 765 (1969); see also Kitchens v. Wheeler, 200 Ark. 671 , 141 S.W.2d 34 (1940); Smith v. Maberry, 148 Ark. 216 , 229 S.W. 718 (1921). 1987Rinke v. Schuman, 246 Ark. 976 , 440 S.W.2d 765 (1969); see also Kitchens v. Wheeler, 200 Ark. 671 , 141 S.W.2d 34 (1940); Smith v. Maberry, 148 Ark. 216 , 229 S.W. 718 (1921).	1	1987–1987
Galloway v. Battaglia neutral ark · 1918 1 sentence 1921To tbe same effect, see Anders v. Roark, 108 Ark. 248 , and Galloway v. Battaglia, 133 Ark. 441 .	1	1921–1921
Anders v. Roark green · 1913 1 sentence 1921To tbe same effect, see Anders v. Roark, 108 Ark. 248 , and Galloway v. Battaglia, 133 Ark. 441 .	1	1921–1921
Davis v. Neal neutral ark · 1911 1 sentence 1920Davis v. Neil, 100 Ark. 399 ; Fourche River Lbr.	1	1920–1920
Fox v. Drewry green ark · 1896 1 sentence 1911In the case of Fox v. Drewry, 62 Ark. 316 , the court said: “A married woman may be estopped to claim real estate, but mere silence or inertness will not suffice to work an estoppel.	1	1911–1911
McFarlane v. Grober green ark · 1902 1 sentence 1911In the case of McFarlane v. Grober, 70 Ark. 371 , the court held (quoting from syllabus): “The doctrine of laches has no application to a case where the plaintiff is not seeking equitable relief, but to enforce a legal title, and where her action is not barred by the statute of limitations in reference thereto. ” Here appellees are seeking to enforce a legal right, and there are no peculiar circumstances which prevent them from asserting that right.	1	1911–1911

Where else courts name it

AR 6 (1911–2018) MN 4 (1936–1986) NY 3 (1974–2006) NE 2 (1934–1961)

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