United States v. Stella Menatos

LEAVY, Circuit Judge:

Stella Menatos appeals from the district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of the United States in its action to collect defaulted National Direct Student Loans (“NDSLs”). Menatos contends the action is time-barred under federal law. In the alternative, Menatos claims the action is barred by the doctrine of laches. We affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Between February 1, 1966, and October 4,1973, Menatos, a student at the University of California at Los Angeles (“UCLA”), executed and delivered fourteen promissory notes to UCLA for loans totalling $7,403.00 under the…