Clark v. Volpe

ELR Citation: ELR 20459
No(s). 72-1631 (5th Cir. Jul 10, 1972)

Fifth Circuit adopts district court holding that doctrine of laches bars class action by concerned users of New Orleans city park to enjoin in-progress construction of a six-lane, federal-aid highway through the park. Doctrine of laches can apply to a suit brought by private citizens asserting a pub...