Johnson v. Sears

Wyatt, Justice.

Passing over other questions raised by the general demurrer, we are of the opinion that the demurrer was properly sustained on the ground of laches. “Equity gives no re lief to one whose long delay renders the ascertainment of the truth difficult, though no legal limitation bars the right.” Code, § 37-119. “While most frequently the bar of laches is applied in instances where the long delay has rendered the ascertainment of the truth difficult, the doctrine does not rest on that premise alone. As was well stated in Citizens & Southern National Bank v. Ellis, 171 Ga. 717, 719…