Legal Opinion
Waller v. Sanchez
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided May 28, 1981No. 1805PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
YOUNG, Justice.
In this appeal from a judgment granting declaratory and injunctive relief ordering appellant, Jack Waller, to comply with certain subdivision platting and development ordinances, the only issue is whether the defense of laches can be asserted against a governmental entity seeking the enforcement of its statutes or ordinances. This suit was brought against Waller by Jose R. Sanchez and other land purchasers, City of Brownsville and County of Cameron. Waller appeals. We affirm.
A review of the pertinent facts of this appeal reflects the following. Appellant, Jack Waller,…
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