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equitable estoppel doctrine in Indiana

30 Indiana opinions name it 3 courts 1893–2026 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Indiana 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 (19)

CaseFollowedCited
Sunkist Soft Drinks, Inc., Del Monte Corporation, Nabisco Brands, Inc. v. Sunkist Growers, Inc.green
ca11 · 1993 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Corp. v. Franklin, 177 F.3d 942 , 947 (11th Cir.1999); Sunkist Soft Drinks v. Sunkist Growers, Inc., 10 F.3d 753, 756-57 (11th Cir.1993)), cert. denied, 513 U.S. 869 , 115 S.Ct. 190 , 130 L.Ed.2d 123 (1994); Hughes Masonry Co. v. Greater Clark County Sch.

2012Corp. v. Franklin, 177 F.3d 942 , 947 (11th Cir.1999); Sunkist Soft Drinks v. Sunkist Growers, Inc., 10 F.3d 753, 756-57 (11th Cir.1993)), cert. denied, 513 U.S. 869 , 115 S.Ct. 190 , 130 L.Ed.2d 123 (1994); Hughes Masonry Co. v. Greater Clark County Sch.

22
Williams v. Orentlichergreen
indctapp · 2010 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012In Williams v. Orentlicher, 939 N.E.2d 663, 670 (Ind.Ct.App.2010), this court acknowledged case law from other jurisdictions holding that, under the doctrine of equitable estoppel, a nonsignatory to an agreement may bind a signatory to an arbitration clause. 12 (Citing MS Dealer Serv.

2012In Williams v. Orentlicher, 939 N.E.2d 663, 670 (Ind.Ct.App.2010), this court acknowledged case law from other jurisdictions holding that, under the doctrine of equitable estoppel, a nonsignatory to an agreement may bind a signatory to an arbitration clause. [12] (Citing MS Dealer Serv.

22
Damler v. Bainegreen
indctapp · 1943 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999As the party claiming equitable estoppel, U.S. Outdoor must show its “‘(1) lack of knowledge and of the means of knowledge as to the facts in question, (2) reliance upon the conduct of the party estopped, and (3) action based thereon of such a character as to change his position prejudicially.’” City of Crown Point v. Lake County, 510 N.E.2d 684, 687 (Ind.1987), quoting Damler v. Baine, 114 Ind.App. 534, 542-543 , 51 N.E.2d 885, 889 (1943).

1999As the party claiming equitable estoppel, U.S. Outdoor must show its “‘(1) lack of knowledge and of the means of knowledge as to the facts in question, (2) reliance upon the conduct of the party estopped, and (3) action based thereon of such a character as to change his position prejudicially.’” City of Crown Point v. Lake County, 510 N.E.2d 684, 687 (Ind.1987), quoting Damler v. Baine, 114 Ind.App. 534, 542-543 , 51 N.E.2d 885, 889 (1943).

22
City of Crown Point v. Lake Countygreen
ind · 1987 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–1999
2 sentences

1999As the party claiming equitable estoppel, U.S. Outdoor must show its “‘(1) lack of knowledge and of the means of knowledge as to the facts in question, (2) reliance upon the conduct of the party estopped, and (3) action based thereon of such a character as to change his position prejudicially.’” City of Crown Point v. Lake County, 510 N.E.2d 684, 687 (Ind.1987), quoting Damler v. Baine, 114 Ind.App. 534, 542-543 , 51 N.E.2d 885, 889 (1943).

1997In order to support the equitable estoppel claim against the Commission, the appellants must show their “(1) lack of knowledge and of the means of knowledge as to the facts in question, (2) reliance upon the *1081 conduct of the party estopped, and (3) action based thereon of such a character as to change his position prejudicially.” Harbour Town, 540 N.E.2d at 1288 (quoting City of Crown Point v. Lake County, 510 N.E.2d 684, 687 (Ind.1987)).

22
Perryman v. Motorist Mutual Insurance Co.green
indctapp · 2006 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2026
2 sentences

2026Likewise, Indiana law allows for tolling a period of limitations under the equitable doctrine of equitable estoppel, see Kenworth of Indianapolis, Inc. v. Seventy-Seven Ltd., 134 N.E.3d 370 , 383 (Ind. 2019) (citing Perryman, 846 N.E.2d at 690–91), but also allows the doctrine to more generally prevent a party from asserting a right that it otherwise would have had.

2025Likewise, Indiana law allows for tolling a period of limitations under the equitable doctrine of equitable estoppel, see Kenworth of Indianapolis, Inc. v. Seventy-Seven Ltd., 134 N.E.3d 370 , 383 (Ind. 2019) (citing Perryman, 846 N.E.2d at 690–91), but also allows the doctrine to more generally prevent a party from asserting a right that it otherwise would have had.

13
Martin v. Levinsongreen
indctapp · 1980 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2016
2 sentences

2011In our decision, we noted that the doctrine of equitable estoppel is an “extraordinary remedy” that is not appropriate when the insurer’s conduct does not “exceed! ] the bounds of mere investigation and negotiation.” Id. at 1245 .

2011This Court addressed the doctrine of equitable estoppel in Martin v. Levinson, 409 N.E.2d 1239 (Ind.Ct.App.1980).

12
Farrington v. Allsopgreen
indctapp · 1996 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1999–2000
2 sentences

2000Farrington v. Allsop, 670 N.E.2d 106, 109 (Ind.Ct.App. 1996) (quoting Lawshe v. Glen Park Lumber Co., 176 Ind.App. 344, 347 , 375 N.E.2d 275, 278 (1978)).

1999Before the doctrine will bar a statute of limitations defense, there must be fraud of a nature that prevents inquiry, eludes investigation, or misleads the party who claims the cause of action. 670 N.E.2d at 110 .

12
Paramo v. Edwardsgreen
ind · 1990 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See Paramo, 563 N.E.2d at 599 .

11
Davis v. Shelter Insurance Companiesgreen
indctapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Companies, 957 N.E.2d 995, 998 (Ind.Ct.App.2011) (quoting Martin v. Levinson, 409 N.E.2d 1239, 1243 (Ind.Ct.App.1980)), trans. denied. [24] Equitable . estoppel is available if one party, through its representations or course of conduct, knowingly misleads or induces another party to believe and act upon his conduct in good faith and without knowledge of the facts.

11
Doe v. Shults-Lewis Child & Family Services, Inc.green
ind · 1999 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Doe v. Shults-Lewis Child & Family Servs., Inc., 718 N.E.2d 738, 745 (Ind. 1999).

11
Town of New Chicago v. City of Lake Station Ex Rel. Lake Station Sanitary Districtgreen
indctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012To the contrary, we have observed that “equitable estoppel is available only as a defense.” Town of New Chicago v. City of Lake Station, 939 N.E.2d 638, 653 (Ind. Ct. App. 2 In its answer, Wells Fargo asserted as an affirmative defense that its mortgages have priority over Castalia’s alleged lien and requested that its mortgages be declared valid first priority liens.

11
Donnella, Admrx. v. Cradygreen
indctapp · 1962 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011The doctrine will apply to prevent a party from asserting a statute of limitations defense when “such party by fraud or other misconduct has prevented a party from commencing his action or induced him to delay the bringing of his action beyond the time allowed by law.” Id. at 1243 (quoting Donnella, Admrx. v. Crady, 135 Ind.App. 60 , 185 N.E.2d 623, 625 (1962), trans. denied.).

2011The doctrine will apply to prevent a party from asserting a statute of limitations defense when “such party by fraud or other misconduct has prevented a party from commencing his action or induced him to delay the bringing of his action beyond the time allowed by law.” Id. at 1243 (quoting Donnella, Admrx. v. Crady, 135 Ind.App. 60 , 185 N.E.2d 623, 625 (1962), trans. denied.).

11
Metropolitan Development Commission v. Schroedergreen
indctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001See, e.g., Schroeder, 727 N.E.2d at 753 .

11
Guy v. SCHULDTgreen
ind · 1956 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000Schuldt, 236 Ind. 101, 107 , 138 N.E.2d 891, 894 (1956)).

2000Schuldt, 236 Ind. 101, 107 , 138 N.E.2d 891, 894 (1956)).

11
Lawshe v. Glen Park Lbr. Co., Inc.green
indctapp · 1978 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000Farrington v. Allsop, 670 N.E.2d 106, 109 (Ind.Ct.App. 1996) (quoting Lawshe v. Glen Park Lumber Co., 176 Ind.App. 344, 347 , 375 N.E.2d 275, 278 (1978)).

2000Farrington v. Allsop, 670 N.E.2d 106, 109 (Ind.Ct.App. 1996) (quoting Lawshe v. Glen Park Lumber Co., 176 Ind.App. 344, 347 , 375 N.E.2d 275, 278 (1978)).

11
Landers v. Eversgreen
indctapp · 1940 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000In rejecting Landers’s contention, the Landers court opined that “[tjhere is a distinction between concealment or misrepresentation of the identity of the party against whom a cause of action has arisen and a concealment of the cause of action.” Id. at 797.

11
Spoljaric v. Pangangreen
indctapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996Spoljaric v. Pangan, 466 N.E.2d 37, 40 (Ind.Ct.App.1984); Yarnell v. Hurley, 572 N.E.2d 1312, 1314 (Ind.Ct.App.1991), trans. denied.

11
Yarnell v. Hurleygreen
indctapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996Spoljaric v. Pangan, 466 N.E.2d 37, 40 (Ind.Ct.App.1984); Yarnell v. Hurley, 572 N.E.2d 1312, 1314 (Ind.Ct.App.1991), trans. denied.

11
Barnd v. Borstgreen
indctapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Indiana. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (22)

CaseCitedYears
MS Dealer Service Corp. v. Franklin green
ca11 · 1999
2 sentences

2012Corp. v. Franklin, 177 F.3d 942 , 947 (11th Cir.1999); Sunkist Soft Drinks v. Sunkist Growers, Inc., 10 F.3d 753, 756-57 (11th Cir.1993)), cert. denied, 513 U.S. 869 , 115 S.Ct. 190 , 130 L.Ed.2d 123 (1994); Hughes Masonry Co. v. Greater Clark County Sch.

2012Corp. v. Franklin, 177 F.3d 942 , 947 (11th Cir.1999); Sunkist Soft Drinks v. Sunkist Growers, Inc., 10 F.3d 753, 756-57 (11th Cir.1993)), cert. denied, 513 U.S. 869 , 115 S.Ct. 190 , 130 L.Ed.2d 123 (1994); Hughes Masonry Co. v. Greater Clark County Sch.

22012–2012
Fodor v. Time Warner, Inc. green
scotus · 1994
2 sentences

2012Corp. v. Franklin, 177 F.3d 942 , 947 (11th Cir.1999); Sunkist Soft Drinks v. Sunkist Growers, Inc., 10 F.3d 753, 756-57 (11th Cir.1993)), cert. denied, 513 U.S. 869 , 115 S.Ct. 190 , 130 L.Ed.2d 123 (1994); Hughes Masonry Co. v. Greater Clark County Sch.

2012Corp. v. Franklin, 177 F.3d 942 , 947 (11th Cir.1999); Sunkist Soft Drinks v. Sunkist Growers, Inc., 10 F.3d 753, 756-57 (11th Cir.1993)), cert. denied, 513 U.S. 869 , 115 S.Ct. 190 , 130 L.Ed.2d 123 (1994); Hughes Masonry Co. v. Greater Clark County Sch.

22012–2012
Story Bed & Breakfast, LLP v. Brown County Area Plan Commission and Patricia N. March green
ind · 2004
1 sentence

2020The Court concluded, in part, that a genuine issue of material fact existed regarding whether Schoettmer “failed to act because of his reliance on the [insurer’s] representations.” Id. [28] Here, Murphy does not argue on appeal that the doctrine of equitable estoppel applies.

12020–2020
John W. Schoettmer & Karen Schoettmer v. Jolene C. Wright & South Central Community Action Program, Inc. green
ind · 2013
1 sentence

2020Our Supreme Court noted that “[t]he party claiming equitable estoppel must show its ‘(1) lack of knowledge and of the means of knowledge as to the facts in question, (2) reliance upon the conduct of the party estopped, and (3) action based thereon of such a character as to change his position prejudicially.’” Schoettmer, 992 N.E.2d at 709 (quoting Story Bed & Breakfast LLP v. Brown Cnty.

12020–2020
Ludwig v. Ford Motor Co. green
indctapp · 1987
1 sentence

2019See Perryman, 846 N.E.2d at 690–91; Ludwig, 510 N.E.2d at 696–98.

12019–2019
Robert Hrezo v. City of Lawrenceburg green
indctapp · 2017
1 sentence

2018However, U.S. Bank did not raise this argument in its cross-motion for summary judgment, and it is "well-settled that '[i]ssues not raised before the trial court on summary judgment cannot be argued for the first time on appeal and are waived.' " Hrezo v. City of Lawrenceburg , 81 N.E.3d 1146 , 1156-57 (Ind. Ct. App. 2017) (quoting Dunaway v. Allstate Ins.

12018–2018
Sunkist Growers, Inc. v. Del Monte Corp. green
scotus · 1994
2 sentences

2012Corp. v. Franklin, 177 F.3d 942 , 947 (11th Cir.1999); Sunkist Soft Drinks v. Sunkist Growers, Inc., 10 F.3d 753, 756-57 (11th Cir.1993)), cert. denied, 513 U.S. 869 , 115 S.Ct. 190 , 130 L.Ed.2d 123 (1994); Hughes Masonry Co. v. Greater Clark County Sch.

2012Corp. v. Franklin, 177 F.3d 942 , 947 (11th Cir.1999); Sunkist Soft Drinks v. Sunkist Growers, Inc., 10 F.3d 753, 756-57 (11th Cir.1993)), cert. denied, 513 U.S. 869 , 115 S.Ct. 190 , 130 L.Ed.2d 123 (1994); Hughes Masonry Co. v. Greater Clark County Sch.

12012–2012
Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co. v. S-W Industries, Inc. green
scotus · 1994
2 sentences

2012Corp. v. Franklin, 177 F.3d 942 , 947 (11th Cir.1999); Sunkist Soft Drinks v. Sunkist Growers, Inc., 10 F.3d 753, 756-57 (11th Cir.1993)), cert. denied, 513 U.S. 869 , 115 S.Ct. 190 , 130 L.Ed.2d 123 (1994); Hughes Masonry Co. v. Greater Clark County Sch.

2012Corp. v. Franklin, 177 F.3d 942 , 947 (11th Cir.1999); Sunkist Soft Drinks v. Sunkist Growers, Inc., 10 F.3d 753, 756-57 (11th Cir.1993)), cert. denied, 513 U.S. 869 , 115 S.Ct. 190 , 130 L.Ed.2d 123 (1994); Hughes Masonry Co. v. Greater Clark County Sch.

12012–2012
Little v. Progressive Insurance green
indctapp · 2003
1 sentence

2011This Court further expanded on the doctrine of equitable estoppel in Little by requiring the trial court to consider all of the circumstances surrounding the behavior that led to the equitable estoppel argument. 783 N.E.2d at 315 .

12011–2011
Equicor Development, Inc. v. Westfield-Washington Township Plan Commission green
ind · 2001
1 sentence

2008Equicor, 758 N.E.2d at 39 .

12008–2008
Hannon v. Metropolitan Development Commission green
indctapp · 1997
1 sentence

2001Id. at 1080 n. 7.

12001–2001
Harbour Town Associates, Ltd. v. City of Noblesville green
indctapp · 1989
1 sentence

1997In order to support the equitable estoppel claim against the Commission, the appellants must show their “(1) lack of knowledge and of the means of knowledge as to the facts in question, (2) reliance upon the *1081 conduct of the party estopped, and (3) action based thereon of such a character as to change his position prejudicially.” Harbour Town, 540 N.E.2d at 1288 (quoting City of Crown Point v. Lake County, 510 N.E.2d 684, 687 (Ind.1987)).

11997–1997
In Re Lake Winnebago Development Co., Inc. neutral
mowd · 1985
11991–1991
Beecher v. CITY OF TERRE HAUTE green
ind · 1956
11990–1990
Marcum v. Richmond Auto Parts Co. green
indctapp · 1971
11990–1990
Midland Building Industries, Inc. v. Oldenkamp green
indctapp · 1952
11989–1989
Lyon Metal Products, Inc. v. Hagerman Construction Corp. green
indctapp · 1979
11989–1989
Kahf v. Charleston South Apartments green
indctapp · 1984
11988–1988
In Re Marriage of Murray green
indctapp · 1984
11987–1987
Phar-Crest Land Corp. v. Therber green
ind · 1969
11969–1969
Johnson v. Spencer green
indctapp · 1912
11952–1952
Phenix Insurance Co. of Brooklyn, New York v. Lorenz neutral
indctapp · 1893
11893–1893

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IN § Ind. Code § 4-21.5-5-14 (3)

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