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Defensive Estoppel
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Summary
Defensive Estoppel
is a
Legal Doctrine
used to prevent a party from making assertions in a
Legal proceeding
that contradict their
Previous statements
or actions, effectively 'estopping' them from changing their position to the detriment of another party. It serves as a
Protection mechanism
to maintain consistency and fairness in
Judicial processes
by holding parties accountable for their
Prior representations
or conduct.
Concepts
Equitable Estoppel
Judicial Estoppel
Promissory Estoppel
Reliance
Detriment
Inconsistent Positions
Legal Doctrine
Fairness
Consistency In Legal Proceedings
Accountability
Mutuality Of Estoppel
Relevant Degrees
Judicial Procedure 60%
General Law and Legal Theory 20%
Civil Law Generalities 20%
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