Legal Opinion
Wright v. Oliver
Ohio Supreme Court
Decided January 6, 1988No. 87-298PublishedCited by 19 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWright, J.
The issue presented in this cause is whether the equitable doctrine of laches is available to prevent the prosecution of a parentage action brought within the statute of limitations. We hold that laches may be available as a defense in a parentage action if the defendant can show he was materially prejudiced by the delay.
The statute of limitations for commencing a ^parentage action is five years after the child reaches the age of eighteen.1 R.C. 3111.05. This suit was brought when Andrea was seven years old. Thus, it is undisputed that it was filed well within the statute of limitations.…
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