Which of the following is not an essential element to laches?
A) There is a likelihood that the asserting party's claim will be redressed by a favorable
B) The party against whom laches is asserted must have been aware of the right or claim
C) There must have been an unreasonable delay in asserting the claim.
D) The delay in asserting the claim must cause the adverse party to suffer some prejudice.

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The likelihood of the asserting party's claim being redressed by a favorable decision is not an essential element to laches. The elements of laches are (1) knowledge or awareness of the right or claim, (2) unreasonable delay in asserting the claim, and (3) prejudice to the adverse party as a result of the delay. The likelihood of a favorable decision is a factor that a court may consider in deciding whether to apply the doctrine of laches, but it is not an essential element.

Which of the Following Is Not an Essential Element to Laches