stale claim

A claim that is barred by the statute of limitations or the defense of laches.

— Also termed stale demand. [Cases: Equity 67; Limitation of Actions 1, 165. C.J.S. Equity §§ 128–132; Limitations of Actions §§ 2–4, 10–11.]

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