Estoppel by deed
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-001928
A legal principle that prevents a party to a deed from denying the truth of any material fact stated in that deed. This doctrine binds the grantor and their privies to the representations made within the instrument. For example, a grantor who conveys property they do not own, but later acquires, may be estopped from denying the validity of the original conveyance.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-001928 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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