estoppel doctrine in North Carolina

39 North Carolina opinions name it 3 courts 1887–2017 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by North Carolina courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (12)

Case	Followed	Cited
Hawkins v. M & J FINANCE CORP.green nc · 1953 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2001–2017 2 sentences 2017In determining whether the doctrine of estoppel applies, "the conduct of both parties must be weighed in the balances of equity and the party claiming the estoppel no less 714 than the party sought to be estopped must conform to fixed standards of equity." Hawkins v. M & J Finance Corp. , 238 N.C. 174 , 177, 77 S.E.2d 669 , 672 (1953). 2017In determining whether the doctrine of estoppel applies, "the conduct of both parties must be weighed in the balances of equity and the party claiming the estoppel no less 714 than the party sought to be estopped must conform to fixed standards of equity." Hawkins v. M & J Finance Corp. , 238 N.C. 174 , 177, 77 S.E.2d 669 , 672 (1953).	1	2
Keech v. Hendricksgreen ncctapp · 2000 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002 2 sentences 2002A trial court may only grant a summary judgment motion based on the doctrine of estoppel “[w]here there is but one inference that can be drawn from the undisputed facts of a case.” Keech v. Hendricks, 141 N.C. 2002App. 405, 412 , 561 S.E.2d 310, 314 (2002) (quoting Keech v. Hendricks, 141 N.C.	1	2
Kings Mountain Board of Education v. North Carolina State Board of Educationgreen ncctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005 2 sentences 2005State Bd. of Educ., 159 N.C.App. 568, 577 , 583 S.E.2d 629, 636 (2003), here, even under the lower standard applied to a private corporation, the essential elements of estoppel are not present. 2005State Bd. of Educ., 159 N.C.App. 568, 577 , 583 S.E.2d 629, 636 (2003), here, even under the lower standard applied to a private corporation, the essential elements of estoppel are not present.	1	1
Gens v. Resolution Trust Corp.green ca1 · 1997 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004 1 sentence 2004See Gens v. Resolution Trust Corp., 112 F.3d 569, 572 (1st Cir. 1997), cert. denied, Gens v. Fed.	1	1
Washington v. McLawhorngreen nc · 1953 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003 2 sentences 2003See Washington, 237 N.C. at 454 , 75 S.E.2d at 405-06 . 2003See Washington, 237 N.C. at 454 , 75 S.E.2d at 405-06 .	1	1
Burrow v. Randolph County Board of Educationgreen ncctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003 2 sentences 2003See Burrow v. Board of Education, 61 N.C. 2003See Burrow v. Board of Education, 61 N.C.	1	1
Creech v. Melnikgreen nc · 1998 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002 2 sentences 2002App. 649, 653 , 540 S.E.2d 71, 75 (2000) (quoting Creech v. Melnik, 347 N.C. 520, 528 , 495 S.E.2d 907, 913 (1998)). 2002App. 649, 653 , 540 S.E.2d 71, 75 (2000) (quoting Creech v. Melnik, 347 N.C. 520, 528 , 495 S.E.2d 907, 913 (1998)).	1	1
Tuckett v. Guerriergreen ncctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002 2 sentences 2002The trial court “may only grant a summary judgment motion based on the doctrine of estoppel ‘[w]here there is but one inference that can be drawn from the undisputed facts of a case.’ ” Tackett v. Guerrier, 149 N.C. 2002App. 405, 412 , 561 S.E.2d 310, 314 (2002) (quoting Keech v. Hendricks, 141 N.C.	1	1
Thompson v. Solesgreen nc · 1980 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996 2 sentences 1996Equitable estoppel arises when a party has been induced by another’s acts to believe that certain facts exist, and that party “rightfully relies and acts upon that belief to his detriment.” Thompson v. Soles, 299 N.C. 484, 487 , 263 S.E.2d 599, 602 (1980). 1996Equitable estoppel arises when a party has been induced by another’s acts to believe that certain facts exist, and that party “rightfully relies and acts upon that belief to his detriment.” Thompson v. Soles, 299 N.C. 484, 487 , 263 S.E.2d 599, 602 (1980).	1	1
Treadwell v. Goodwingreen ncctapp · 1972 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981 1 sentence 1981See, Treadwell v. Goodwin, 14 N.C.	1	1
North Carolina Joint Stock Land Bank v. Mossgreen nc · 1939 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1944–1944	1	1
McCoy v. Cape Pear Lumber Co.green nc · 1908 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1938–1938	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in North Carolina. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (58)

Case	Cited	Years
Convent of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Chestnut Hill v. City of Winston-Salem green nc · 1956 2 sentences 2016There is no sanctity in such a claim of constitutional right as presents it being waived as any other claim of right may be." Id. 2010There is no sanctity in such a claim of constitutional right as prevents it being waived as any other claim of right may be." Id.	2	2010–2016
Carter v. . White green nc · 1904 2 sentences 1939Armfield v. Moore, 44 N. C., 157 ; Carter v. White, 134 N. C., 466 , 46 S. E., 983 ; McCollum v. Chisholm, 146 N. C., 18 , 59 S. E., 160 ; Buchanan v. Harrington, 152 N. C., 333 , 67 S. E., 747 ; McKimmon v. Caulk, 170 N. C., 54 , 86 S. E., 809 ; Bank v. Leverette, 187 N. C., 743 , 123 S. E., 68 ; Wallace v. Phillips, 195 N. C., 665 , 143 S. E., 244 . 1939Armfield v. Moore, 44 N. C., 157 ; Carter v. White, 134 N. C., 466 , 46 S. E., 983 ; McCollum v. Chisholm, 146 N. C., 18 , 59 S. E., 160 ; Buchanan v. Harrington, 152 N. C., 333 , 67 S. E., 747 ; McKimmon v. Caulk, 170 N. C., 54 , 86 S. E., 809 ; Bank v. Leverette, 187 N. C., 743 , 123 S. E., 68 ; Wallace v. Phillips, 195 N. C., 665 , 143 S. E., 244 .	2	1910–1939
McCollum v. . Chisholm neutral nc · 1907 2 sentences 1939Armfield v. Moore, 44 N. C., 157 ; Carter v. White, 134 N. C., 466 , 46 S. E., 983 ; McCollum v. Chisholm, 146 N. C., 18 , 59 S. E., 160 ; Buchanan v. Harrington, 152 N. C., 333 , 67 S. E., 747 ; McKimmon v. Caulk, 170 N. C., 54 , 86 S. E., 809 ; Bank v. Leverette, 187 N. C., 743 , 123 S. E., 68 ; Wallace v. Phillips, 195 N. C., 665 , 143 S. E., 244 . 1939Armfield v. Moore, 44 N. C., 157 ; Carter v. White, 134 N. C., 466 , 46 S. E., 983 ; McCollum v. Chisholm, 146 N. C., 18 , 59 S. E., 160 ; Buchanan v. Harrington, 152 N. C., 333 , 67 S. E., 747 ; McKimmon v. Caulk, 170 N. C., 54 , 86 S. E., 809 ; Bank v. Leverette, 187 N. C., 743 , 123 S. E., 68 ; Wallace v. Phillips, 195 N. C., 665 , 143 S. E., 244 .	2	1910–1939
Armfield v. . Moore green nc · 1852 2 sentences 1939Armfield v. Moore, 44 N. C., 157 ; Carter v. White, 134 N. C., 466 , 46 S. E., 983 ; McCollum v. Chisholm, 146 N. C., 18 , 59 S. E., 160 ; Buchanan v. Harrington, 152 N. C., 333 , 67 S. E., 747 ; McKimmon v. Caulk, 170 N. C., 54 , 86 S. E., 809 ; Bank v. Leverette, 187 N. C., 743 , 123 S. E., 68 ; Wallace v. Phillips, 195 N. C., 665 , 143 S. E., 244 . 1910Armfield v. Moore, 44 N. C., 157 ; Carter v. White, 134 N. C., 466 ; McCallum v. Chisholm, 146 N. C., 18 .	2	1910–1939
Fisher v. Cid Copper Mining Co. neutral nc · 1886 2 sentences 1938Fisher v. Mining Co., 94 N. C., 397 , relied upon by the majority, is not inconsistent witb the view here expressed. 1887The plaintiffs did not contend that the record called for an application of the doctrine of estop-pel ; but they did contend for an application of the presumption, or rule of evidence, that where a grantor makes a valid exception in a deed of conveyance, the thing excepted remains the property of the grantor and his heirs, nothing else appearing.” After a careful review of the opinion heretofore rendered, (reported in 94 N. C., 397 ,) we can find no ground upon which the judgment should be reversed.	2	1887–1938
Duke University v. Stainback green nc · 1987 2 sentences 2014Although the two terms have different dictionary definitions, Black’s Law Dictionary 579, 590 (8th ed. 2004), this Court and the Supreme Court have used the two terms interchangeably in the statute of limitations context, See, e.g., Duke University v. Stainback, 320 N.C. 337, 341 , 357 S.E.2d 690, 692-93 , (1987) (discussing “[t]he tolling of the statute” because of “equity” and the “equitable doctrine of estoppel”), so we will treat them as interchangeable in the body of this opinion. . 2014Although the two terms have different dictionary definitions, Black’s Law Dictionary 579, 590 (8th ed. 2004), this Court and the Supreme Court have used the two terms interchangeably in the statute of limitations context, See, e.g., Duke University v. Stainback, 320 N.C. 337, 341 , 357 S.E.2d 690, 692-93 , (1987) (discussing “[t]he tolling of the statute” because of “equity” and the “equitable doctrine of estoppel”), so we will treat them as interchangeable in the body of this opinion. .	1	2014–2014
Bailey v. Handee Hugo's, Inc. green ncctapp · 2005 2 sentences 2007On appeal, this Court affirmed the trial court's decision and found the doctrine of estoppel did not apply because "[w]here all transfers of property interest were a matter of public record, it is not an onerous burden for this Court to impose the task of a title search upon one filing suit." Id. at 727 , 620 S.E.2d at 315 . 2007On appeal, this Court affirmed the trial court's decision and found the doctrine of estoppel did not apply because "[w]here all transfers of property interest were a matter of public record, it is not an onerous burden for this Court to impose the task of a title search upon one filing suit." Id. at 727 , 620 S.E.2d at 315 .	1	2007–2007
Meachan v. Montgomery County Board of Education green ncctapp · 1980 1 sentence 1998Preliminarily, we note that an administrative agency of the State is “not subject to an estoppel to the same extent as a private individual or a private corporation.” Meachan v. Board of Education, 47 N.C.	1	1998–1998
Craver v. Dixie Furniture Co. green ncctapp · 1994 1 sentence 1995Craver v. Dixie Furniture Co., 115 N.C.	1	1995–1995
Sykes v. Belk green nc · 1971 2 sentences 1994We concluded, however, that the facts in Sykes did not support the doctrine of estoppel. 278 N.C. at 122 , 179 S.E.2d at 121-22 . 1994We concluded, however, that the facts in Sykes did not support the doctrine of estoppel. 278 N.C. at 122 , 179 S.E.2d at 121-22 .	1	1994–1994
Davidson and Jones, Inc. v. County of New Hanover green nc · 1979 1 sentence 1988App. 356 , 255 S.E. 2d 421 , disc. rev. denied, 298 N.C. 293 , 259 S.E. 2d 911 (1979), ruled that, if applicable, the anti-deficiency statute could not be waived nor its protection precluded by the doctrine of estoppel.	1	1988–1988
Bank v. Belk neutral nc · 1979 1 sentence 1988App. 356 , 255 S.E. 2d 421 , disc. rev. denied, 298 N.C. 293 , 259 S.E. 2d 911 (1979), ruled that, if applicable, the anti-deficiency statute could not be waived nor its protection precluded by the doctrine of estoppel.	1	1988–1988
Chemical Bank v. Belk green ncctapp · 1979 2 sentences 1988App. 356 , 255 S.E. 2d 421 , disc. rev. denied, 298 N.C. 293 , 259 S.E. 2d 911 (1979), ruled that, if applicable, the anti-deficiency statute could not be waived nor its protection precluded by the doctrine of estoppel. 1988Noting that broad construction of the statute was dictated by Ross Realty, the court reasoned that it could not “allow by indirection that which was directly forbidden.” Id. at 367, 255 S.E. 2d at 428 .	1	1988–1988
Watkins v. Central Motor Lines, Inc. green nc · 1971 2 sentences 1987Watkins v. Motor Lines, 279 N.C. 132 , 181 S.E.2d 588 (1971). 1987Watkins v. Motor Lines, 279 N.C. 132 , 181 S.E.2d 588 (1971).	1	1987–1987
Pratt v. Central Upholstery Co. green nc · 1960 2 sentences 1987Pratt v. Central Upholstery Co., Inc., 252 N.C. 716 , 115 S.E. 2d 27 (1960). 1987Pratt v. Central Upholstery Co., Inc., 252 N.C. 716 , 115 S.E. 2d 27 (1960).	1	1987–1987
Schuman v. Roger Baker & Associates, Inc. green ncctapp · 1984 1 sentence 1986App. at 315-17 , 319 S.E. 2d at 310-11 , establishes that actual knowledge of a prior unrecorded conveyance is not a matter creating an estoppel, and thus the estoppel doctrine is inapplicable to the facts here.	1	1986–1986
Redfern v. Redfern green ncctapp · 1980 1 sentence 1984North Carolina courts have recognized the doctrine of equitable estoppel in Redfern v. Redfern, 49 N.C.	1	1984–1984
Rhyne v. . Sheppard green nc · 1944 2 sentences 1980He may resort to the equitable doctrine of unjust enrichment frequently enforced under the doctrine of estoppel.” 224 N.C. at 736-37 , 32 S.E. 2d at 317-18 . 1980He may resort to the equitable doctrine of unjust enrichment frequently enforced under the doctrine of estoppel.” 224 N.C. at 736-37 , 32 S.E. 2d at 317-18 .	1	1980–1980
Boise City v. Randall neutral idaho · 1901	1	1973–1973
Adams v. Olive neutral ala · 1876 1 sentence 1973This rule is usually predicated on the doctrine of estoppel, it being considered that the execution of the bond constitutes an implied affirmation of the jurisdiction of the court or judge to issue the injunction, and that an obligor should not be permitted later to assert the lack of such jurisdiction.” The quoted statement is supported by the following cited decisions: Adams v. Olive, 57 Ala. 249 (1876); Boise City v. Randall, 8 Idaho 119 , 66 P. 938 (1901); Robertson v. Smith, 129 Ind. 422 , 28 N.E. 857 , 15 L.R.A. 273 (1891); Harvey v. Majors, 129 Kan. 556 , 283 P. 663 (1930); Kimm v. Stek	1	1973–1973
Johnson v. Howard green · 1932	1	1973–1973
Harvey v. Majors green kan · 1930	1	1973–1973
Littleton v. Burgess green wyo · 1907 2 sentences 1973P. Cavett Co., 111 Ohio App. 327 , 14 Ohio Ops. 2d 292, 168 N.E. 2d 619 , 82 A.L.R. 2d 1060 (1959); McClintock v. Parish, 72 Okla. 260 , 180 P. 689 (1919); Littleton v. Burgess, 16 Wyo. 58 , 91 P. 832 , 16 L.R.A.N.S. 49 (1907). 1973P. Cavett Co., 111 Ohio App. 327 , 14 Ohio Ops. 2d 292, 168 N.E. 2d 619 , 82 A.L.R. 2d 1060 (1959); McClintock v. Parish, 72 Okla. 260 , 180 P. 689 (1919); Littleton v. Burgess, 16 Wyo. 58 , 91 P. 832 , 16 L.R.A.N.S. 49 (1907).	1	1973–1973
Prescott v. Patterson neutral mich · 1880	1	1973–1973
Kimm v. Steketee neutral mich · 1880	1	1973–1973
Tatavich v. Pettine green nm · 1926	1	1973–1973
District Lodge 34, Lodge 804 International Ass'n of MacHinists v. L. P. Cavett Co. neutral ohioctapp · 1959	1	1973–1973
Robertson v. Smith green ind · 1891	1	1973–1973
McClintock v. Parish neutral okla · 1919	1	1973–1973
Lowder v. . Smith green nc · 1931	1	1970–1970
Laughinghouse v. Great National Insurance neutral nc · 1931	1	1970–1970
Jenkins v. Fowler neutral nc · 1957	1	1961–1961
In Re Will of Lloyd green nc · 1913	1	1960–1960
In Re the Will of Averett green nc · 1934	1	1960–1960
Rowland Hardware & Supply Co. v. Lewis neutral · 1917	1	1953–1953
State v. . Samia neutral nc · 1940	1	1944–1944
Martin v. . Bundy neutral nc · 1937	1	1944–1944
Sipe v. . Herman neutral nc · 1912	1	1939–1939
Ditmore v. . Rexford neutral nc · 1914	1	1939–1939
McKeel v. . Holloman green · 1913	1	1939–1939

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NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1A-1 (8) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52 (4)

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