Estoppel main cases Flashcards
1
Q
Modern understanding
A
Denning obiter in High Trees
2
Q
Jorden v Money
A
representation to the future had no effect unless it was in a contract
3
Q
“Promises intended to be binding, intended to be acted on, and are in fact acted on”
A
can use estoppel - Denning in Hughes
4
Q
clear and unequivocal promise or representation
A
collin v duke of westminster
5
Q
intended to give legal effect
A
spence v shell
6
Q
inequitable to go back on promise
A
D&C builders v rees
7
Q
Detriment suffered
A
Hughes - tenants lost time they otherwise would have had
High Trees - would be if they lost, rather than detriment already it can be detriment if they lose
8
Q
Cannot be used as a sword
A
Combe v Combe
