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Estoppel in pais

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-001930

A legal doctrine that prevents a person from denying a fact or claim when their conduct, words, or silence have induced another to act to their detriment. This form of estoppel, also known as equitable estoppel, arises from a party's representations or actions outside of a formal record or deed. It requires a material misrepresentation or concealment, reliance by another party, and resulting injury.

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IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-001930
FieldLaw
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  "definition": "A legal doctrine that prevents a person from denying a fact or claim when their conduct, words, or silence have induced another to act to their detriment. This form of estoppel, also known as equitable estoppel, arises from a party's representations or actions outside of a formal record or deed. It requires a material misrepresentation or concealment, reliance by another party, and resulting injury.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/estoppel-in-pais/"
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