· 3/11/1997
In Re the Marriage of Capetillo
Citations
- 932 P.2d 691
- 85 Wash. App. 311
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- “In Washington, the equitable defense of laches may be applied to estop a custodial parent from recovering past-due child support.”
- “‘Absent unusual circumstances, the doctrine of laches should not be invoked to bar an action short of the applicable statute of limitation.’” (emphasis added
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Judges: Schultheis
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