DELAY DEFEATS EQUITY
1. Introduction
2. Meaning:
“Equity helps the vigilant and not the indolent”
In the words of Lord Camden
“Courts of equity are courts of conscious, good faith and reasonable diligence”
3. Application:
The maxim does not apply on following cases:
i. Where Some Statute is applicable
ii. Where Some statute applies by analogy
iii. Where Rules of Laches apply
4. Doctrine of Laches:
Laches is a defence against delay of the other side.
5. Deciding factors for Inexcusable Delay:
i. Nature of the claim
ii. Character of the claimant (individual or corporation)
iii. Subject matter of litigation
1. Introduction
2. Meaning:
“Equity helps the vigilant and not the indolent”
In the words of Lord Camden
“Courts of equity are courts of conscious, good faith and reasonable diligence”
3. Application:
The maxim does not apply on following cases:
i. Where Some Statute is applicable
ii. Where Some statute applies by analogy
iii. Where Rules of Laches apply
4. Doctrine of Laches:
Laches is a defence against delay of the other side.
5. Deciding factors for Inexcusable Delay:
i. Nature of the claim
ii. Character of the claimant (individual or corporation)
iii. Subject matter of litigation
