Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Estoppel — Estoppel by Conduct — Knowledge of Material Facts Required

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Knowledge of material facts is indispensable for conduct to ground estoppel. Conduct performed without inquiry or knowledge has no probative value. The principle applies to evidence law and estoppel. The rule prevents estoppel based on ignorant or uninformed conduct. A person cannot be estopped by…

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