We first note that the doctrine of laches is inapplicable in Louisiana. Laches is an equitable doctrine found in common law and its purpose is to bar prosecution of stale and antiquated demands which would cause injustice if pursued. Molero v. Bass, 322 So.2d 452, 454 (La.App. 4 th Cir.1976), writ denied, 325 So.2d 609 (La.1976). It has always been the general view that the common law doctrine of laches has no place in Louisiana law; however, there were some cases that left open the possibility of the application of the doctrine in certain cases. In Fishbein v. State ex rel. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, 04–2482 (La.4/12/05), 898 So.2d 1260, 1270, the Louisiana Supreme Court repudiated those cases that allow the doctrine of laches by explaining the doctrine is in conflict Louisiana law regarding prescription.
Accordingly, we find no error in the trial court's refusal to apply the doctrine of laches.