← All Authorities
United Kingdom
lachesequitable defencesadministration of estates
Re Loftus
[2006] EWCA Civ 1124; [2007] 1 WLR 591
Key Principle
Even where no statutory limitation period applies to a claim against an estate or its administrators, the equitable defences of laches and acquiescence remain available (preserved by s.36(2) Limitation Act 1980), and are assessed by the broad question whether in all the circumstances it would be unconscionable for the claimant to assert the beneficial right.
Area of Law
General
Related Cases
Ask CommonBench about this case
Get a detailed analysis of Re Loftus and how it applies to your situation.
Explain Re Loftus