Estoppel (English law) — Estoppel is a legal doctrine that may be used in certain situations to prevent a person from relying upon certain rights, or upon a set of facts (eg. words said or actions performed) which is different from an earlier set of facts. Estoppel could … Wikipedia
estoppel — /AstopAl/ Estoppel means that party is prevented by his own acts from claiming a right to detriment of other party who was entitled to rely on such conduct and has acted accordingly. Graham v. Asbury, 112 Ariz. 184, 540 P.2d 656, 658. A principle … Black's law dictionary
estoppel — /AstopAl/ Estoppel means that party is prevented by his own acts from claiming a right to detriment of other party who was entitled to rely on such conduct and has acted accordingly. Graham v. Asbury, 112 Ariz. 184, 540 P.2d 656, 658. A principle … Black's law dictionary
estoppel by election — An estoppel which arises by a choice between inconsistent remedies. See election (election of remedies). An estoppel predicated on a voluntary and intelligent action or choice of one of several things which is inconsistent with another, the… … Black's law dictionary
estoppel by election — An estoppel which arises by a choice between inconsistent remedies. See election (election of remedies). An estoppel predicated on a voluntary and intelligent action or choice of one of several things which is inconsistent with another, the… … Black's law dictionary
Estoppel — in its broadest sense is a legal term referring to a series of legal and equitable doctrines that preclude a person from denying or asserting anything to the contrary of that which has, in contemplation of law, been established as the truth,… … Wikipedia
estoppel — es·top·pel /e stä pəl/ n [probably from Middle French estoupail plug, stopper, from estouper to stop up see estop] 1: a bar to the use of contradictory words or acts in asserting a claim or right against another; esp: equitable estoppel in this… … Law dictionary
Estoppel by deed — A doctrine where rules of evidence prevent a litigant from denying the truth of what was said or done.In the context of real property transfers, the grantor of a deed (generally the seller of a piece of real property) is estopped (barred) from… … Wikipedia
Doctrine of equivalents — This article discusses the patent doctrine. For the trademark doctrine regarding translation of foreign words, see Doctrine of foreign equivalents. The doctrine of equivalents is a legal rule in most of the world s patent systems that allows a… … Wikipedia
Doctrine of non-derogation from grants — The doctrine of non derogation from grants is a principle of the law of England and Wales. As the House of Lords explained in British Leyland Motor Corp. v. Armstrong Patents Co., it states that a seller of realty or goods is not permitted to… … Wikipedia
estoppel by representation — It arises when one by acts, representations, admissions, or silence when he ought to speak out, intentionally or through culpable negligence induces another to believe certain facts to exist and such other rightfully relies and acts on such… … Black's law dictionary
