Cases - estopple

Question 1

Thorner v Major

Answer 1

Elements:
1. Representation / assurance
2. Reliance
3. Reliance resulted in detriment

Question 2

Stratulatos v Stratulatos

Answer 2

Facts:
- Mother encourages son and daughter in law to treat house as theirs
- Son died and wife claimed interest
Held:
- Successful
- Mother held on constructive trust

Question 3

Carroll v Bates

Answer 3

Facts:
- Daughter told she would be left property as brothers had been given businesses
- Never left to her in will
- Daughter put time and effort into house
Held:
- This was estopple
- Key point is unconscionability