Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Estoppel — Waiver — Essential Elements of Waiver

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Waiver requires both knowledge of the right and unequivocal act abandoning it. The party must be aware of what they are waiving. The principle applies to evidence law and estoppel. The rule prevents unknowing or unintended waiver. Unequivocal conduct is necessary to show intent to…

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