Contracts
What is 'laches' as a defense in an Idaho real estate dispute?
AA technical defect in the deed
BThe equitable defense that a party unreasonably delayed asserting their legal rights, causing prejudice to the other party✓ Correct
CA contract that contains errors
DA landlord's failure to maintain the property
Explanation
Laches is an equitable defense that bars a claim when the plaintiff unreasonably delayed bringing suit, and the delay caused prejudice to the defendant. Courts may deny relief even before the statute of limitations runs if laches applies.
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