laches doctrine (South Dakota) · Go Syfert
← South Dakota issues

laches doctrine in South Dakota

6 South Dakota opinions name it 1 courts 1996–2013 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by South Dakota 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Robert O. McDonnell v. W. J. Estelle, Jr., Director, Texas Department of Correctionsgreen
ca5 · 1982 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013One such rule, former Rule 9(a) of the Federal Rules Governing Habeas Corpus Cases under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 , 5 provided: A petition may be dismissed if it appears that the state of which the respondent is an officer has been prejudiced in its ability to respond to the petition by delay in its filing unless the petitioner shows that it is based on grounds on which he could not have had knowledge by the exercise of reasonable diligence before the circumstances prejudicial to the state occurred. “[The purpose of former Rule 9(a) ] was to codify the equitable doctrine of laches which had been appli

11
Ike v. Doolittlegreen
calctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See, e.g., Ike v. Doolittle, 61 Cal.App.4th 51 , 70 Cal.Rptr.2d 887, 907 (1998).

2008See, e.g., Ike v. Doolittle, 61 Cal.App.4th 51 , 70 Cal.Rptr.2d 887, 907 (1998).

11
Conway v. Conwaygreen
sd · 1992 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001Laches [¶ 17.] To establish a successful defense under the doctrine of laches, Martin must show, “(1) she had full knowledge of the facts upon which the action is based, (2) regardless of this knowledge, she engaged in an unreasonable delay before commencing the suit, and (3) that allowing her to maintain the action would prejudice other parties.” Conway v. Conway, 487 N.W.2d 21, 24 (S.D.1992) (citations omitted). [¶ 18.] Crystal had the child, knew Martin was the child’s father and knew he had an obligation to support the child.

2001Laches [¶ 17.] To establish a successful defense under the doctrine of laches, Martin must show, "(1) she had full knowledge of the facts upon which the action is based, (2) regardless of this knowledge, she engaged in an unreasonable delay before commencing the suit, and (3) that allowing her to maintain the action would prejudice other parties." Conway v. Conway, 487 N.W.2d 21, 24 (S.D.1992) (citations omitted). [¶ 18.] Crystal had the child, knew Martin was the child's father and knew he had an obligation to support the child.

11
Knaus v. Yorkgreen
indctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998Knaus v. York, 586 N.E.2d 909, 914 (Ind.Ct.App.l992)(“This court will not penalize a child for his or her parent’s delay in pursuing child support.”); see In re Marriage of Truax, 522 N.E.2d 402, 407 (Ind.Ct.App.1988)(eight year delay in filing a petition may not be attributed to the children for whose benefit the child support was due).

1998Knaus v. York, 586 N.E.2d 909, 914 (Ind.Ct.App.1992)("This court will not penalize a child for his or her parent's delay in pursuing child support."); see In re Marriage of Truax, 522 N.E.2d 402, 407 (Ind.Ct.App.1988)(eight year delay in filing a petition may not be attributed to the children for whose benefit the child support was due).

11
In Re the Marriage of Truaxgreen
indctapp · 1988 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998Knaus v. York, 586 N.E.2d 909, 914 (Ind.Ct.App.l992)(“This court will not penalize a child for his or her parent’s delay in pursuing child support.”); see In re Marriage of Truax, 522 N.E.2d 402, 407 (Ind.Ct.App.1988)(eight year delay in filing a petition may not be attributed to the children for whose benefit the child support was due).

1998Knaus v. York, 586 N.E.2d 909, 914 (Ind.Ct.App.1992)("This court will not penalize a child for his or her parent's delay in pursuing child support."); see In re Marriage of Truax, 522 N.E.2d 402, 407 (Ind.Ct.App.1988)(eight year delay in filing a petition may not be attributed to the children for whose benefit the child support was due).

11
State v. Garciagreen
arizctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998See, e.g., State v. Garcia, 187 Ariz. 527 , 931 P.2d 427 (Ariz.Ct.App.1996); Seegert v. Zietlow, 95 Ohio App.3d 451 , 642 N.E.2d 697 (1994); Hallums v. Hallums, 296 S.C. 195 , 371 S.E.2d 525 (1988).

1998See, e.g., State v. Garcia, 187 Ariz. 527 , 931 P.2d 427 (Ariz.Ct.App.1996); Seegert v. Zietlow, 95 Ohio App.3d 451 , 642 N.E.2d 697 (1994); Hallums v. Hallums, 296 S.C. 195 , 371 S.E.2d 525 (1988).

11
Mele v. Olivagreen
pasuperct · 1996 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998See also Mele, 670 A.2d at 709 (no evidence the father would have foregone marriage and children had action been brought earlier). [¶ 38.] The doctrine of laches “simply does not apply” to claims for retroactive child support in paternity cases.

1998See also Mele, 670 A.2d at 709 (no evidence the father would have foregone marriage and children had action been brought earlier). [¶ 38.] The doctrine of laches "simply does not apply" to claims for retroactive child support in paternity cases.

11
In Re the Marriage of Samsongreen
mont · 1990 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996See In re Marriage of Samson, 245 Mont. 464 , 802 P.2d 1241 (1990) (modification action filed five years after court decision notifying Wife of her rights barred by doctrine of laches). [¶ 20] III.

1996See In re Marriage of Samson, 245 Mont. 464 , 802 P.2d 1241 (1990) (modification action filed five years after court decision notifying Wife of her rights barred by doctrine of laches). [¶ 20] III.

11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in South Dakota. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
Culhane v. Michels green
sd · 2000
1 sentence

2012As in Culhane, the doctrine of laches does not apply to the delay in seeking to reduce Kathy’s support obligation. * “Logically, enforcing a valid judgment would rarely invoke the application of laches.” Culhane, 2000 S.D. 101 , ¶ 15, 615 N.W.2d at 586 . [¶ 12.] Finally, Anthony argues that the circuit court improperly denied his motion for a new trial.

12012–2012
Hallums v. Hallums green
sc · 1988
2 sentences

1998See, e.g., State v. Garcia, 187 Ariz. 527 , 931 P.2d 427 (Ariz.Ct.App.1996); Seegert v. Zietlow, 95 Ohio App.3d 451 , 642 N.E.2d 697 (1994); Hallums v. Hallums, 296 S.C. 195 , 371 S.E.2d 525 (1988).

1998See, e.g., State v. Garcia, 187 Ariz. 527 , 931 P.2d 427 (Ariz.Ct.App.1996); Seegert v. Zietlow, 95 Ohio App.3d 451 , 642 N.E.2d 697 (1994); Hallums v. Hallums, 296 S.C. 195 , 371 S.E.2d 525 (1988).

11998–1998
Seegert v. Zietlow green
ohioctapp · 1994
2 sentences

1998See, e.g., State v. Garcia, 187 Ariz. 527 , 931 P.2d 427 (Ariz.Ct.App.1996); Seegert v. Zietlow, 95 Ohio App.3d 451 , 642 N.E.2d 697 (1994); Hallums v. Hallums, 296 S.C. 195 , 371 S.E.2d 525 (1988).

1998See, e.g., State v. Garcia, 187 Ariz. 527 , 931 P.2d 427 (Ariz.Ct.App.1996); Seegert v. Zietlow, 95 Ohio App.3d 451 , 642 N.E.2d 697 (1994); Hallums v. Hallums, 296 S.C. 195 , 371 S.E.2d 525 (1988).

11998–1998

Where else courts name it

NY 283 (1887–2026) TX 194 (1924–2026) IL 193 (1882–2026) CA 184 (1895–2025) PA 142 (1935–2026) OH 134 (1889–2026) MI 93 (1888–2025) IN 89 (1913–2025) DE 83 (1938–2026) FL 74 (1934–2026) MD 72 (1897–2025) AL 68 (1904–2025) NJ 68 (1942–2026) NC 62 (1943–2026) AR 52 (1902–2024) WA 51 (1906–2026) SC 47 (1939–2025) CT 44 (1946–2019) MN 42 (1894–2026) AZ 39 (1906–2025) MT 39 (1915–2025) TN 39 (1914–2024) WV 39 (1899–2025) WI 38 (1927–2024) LA 38 (1965–2026) VA 36 (1874–2026) GA 36 (1934–2025) CO 34 (1894–2026) UT 32 (1890–2024) OR 31 (1919–2025) KY 29 (1926–2026) RI 29 (1937–2023) MO 29 (1904–2023) NV 29 (1925–2022) NM 25 (1944–2024) IA 25 (1907–2024) HI 23 (1966–2026) DC 23 (1976–2024) MS 22 (1922–2024) WY 19 (1939–2025) KS 18 (1910–2024) ND 17 (1954–2024) NH 15 (1982–2018) AK 14 (1976–2025) OK 12 (1928–2005) ME 12 (1989–2020) VT 11 (1978–2025) NE 9 (1910–2022) MA 8 (1999–2023) ID 8 (1996–2025) VI 8 (1979–2017) SD 6 (1996–2013)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

← Caselaw search · G Cite Topics · Brief Check