Lichidov A.A. Claim on recognition of real right as non-existent in disputes on the rights to real estate

Abstract: This article examines the problematic issues pertaining to means of defense of civil rights. The author explores the possibility of defense against violation of rights through the means unlisted in the Russian Civil legislation, as well as the practice of their application in arbitration courts. Analysis is conducted on the points of views that exist in legal literature regarding the discussion on applicability of the norms on laches towards the demand for recognition of the right to ownership and claim to recognition absence of the real right. This work raises the issue of the possibility of application of claim to recognize the absence of real right in liability dispute. The author also examines the issue of implementation of the term of laches on claims to recognize the absence of real right, as well as the justification of the possibility to apply this term in a claim. A comparison is made between the declaratory judgment and nugatory claim.

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