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NORRIS V. HAGGIN, 136 U. S. 386 (1890)
136 U. S. 386U.S. Supreme Court
Norris v. Haggin, 136 U.S. 386 (1890)
Norris v. Haggin
No. 333
Submitted May 2, 1890
Decided May 19, 1890
136 U.S. 386
Syllabus
A plaintiff who delays for fifteen years after an alleged fraud comes to his knowledge before seeking relief in equity is guilty of laches, and his bill should be dismissed.
In equity. The defendants demurred to the bill and it was dismissed. The plaintiff appealed. The case is stated in the opinion.