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equitable estoppel doctrine in District of Columbia

17 District of Columbia opinions name it 1 courts 1975–2012 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by District of Columbia 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 (18)

CaseFollowedCited
Miller v. Millergreen
nj · 1984 · cited in 4 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1993–1994
2 sentences

1994K.A.T. contends that we can insure rejection of the doctrine in doubtful cases only by adopting the rule established in Miller, supra, that “[t]he stepparent must take positive action interfering with the natural parent’s support obligation to be bound” by equitable estop-pel. 478 A.2d at 359 (emphasis added).

1994K.A.T. contends that we can insure rejection of the doctrine in doubtful cases only by adopting the rule established in Miller, supra, that “[t]he stepparent must take positive action interfering with the natural parent’s support obligation to be bound” by equitable estop-pel. 478 A.2d at 359 (emphasis added).

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Leekley v. District of Columbia Department of Employment Servicesgreen
dc · 1999 · cited in 3 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2007–2012
2 sentences

2012We need not decide here whether WASA is in the position of the sovereign for the purposes of an equitable estoppel analysis. "[T]he doctrine of equitable estoppel, if applicable against the government at all, may be invoked only where there is a showing of some type of affirmative misconduct by a government agent.” Mamo v. District of Columbia, 934 A.2d 376, 386 (D.C.2007) (quoting Leekley v. District of Columbia Dep't of Emp’t Servs., 726 A.2d 678, 680 (D.C.1999)).

2012We need not decide here whether WASA is in the position of the sovereign for the purposes of an equitable estoppel analysis. "[T]he doctrine of equitable estoppel, if applicable against the government at all, may be invoked only where there is a showing of some type of affirmative misconduct by a government agent.” Mamo v. District of Columbia, 934 A.2d 376, 386 (D.C.2007) (quoting Leekley v. District of Columbia Dep't of Emp’t Servs., 726 A.2d 678, 680 (D.C.1999)).

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Parker v. Sagergreen
cadc · 1949 · cited in 3 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1975–1987
2 sentences

1975In applying the doctrine of equitable estoppel, “[t]he vital principle is that he who by his language or conduct leads another to do what he would not otherwise have done, shall not subject such person to loss or injury by disappointing the expectations upon which he acted.” Goodman v. Dicker, 83 U.S.App.D.C. 353, 354 , 169 F.2d 684, 685 (1948), quoting Dickerson v. Colgrove, 100 U.S. 578, 580 , 25 L.Ed. 618 (1880); see Parker v. Sager, 85 U.S.App.D.C. 4, 8 , 174 F.2d 657, 661 (1949).

1975In applying the doctrine of equitable estoppel, “[t]he vital principle is that he who by his language or conduct leads another to do what he would not otherwise have done, shall not subject such person to loss or injury by disappointing the expectations upon which he acted.” Goodman v. Dicker, 83 U.S.App.D.C. 353, 354 , 169 F.2d 684, 685 (1948), quoting Dickerson v. Colgrove, 100 U.S. 578, 580 , 25 L.Ed. 618 (1880); see Parker v. Sager, 85 U.S.App.D.C. 4, 8 , 174 F.2d 657, 661 (1949).

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Mamo v. District of Columbiagreen
dc · 2007 · cited in 2 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2010–2012
2 sentences

2012We need not decide here whether WASA is in the position of the sovereign for the purposes of an equitable estoppel analysis. "[T]he doctrine of equitable estoppel, if applicable against the government at all, may be invoked only where there is a showing of some type of affirmative misconduct by a government agent.” Mamo v. District of Columbia, 934 A.2d 376, 386 (D.C.2007) (quoting Leekley v. District of Columbia Dep't of Emp’t Servs., 726 A.2d 678, 680 (D.C.1999)).

2012We need not decide here whether WASA is in the position of the sovereign for the purposes of an equitable estoppel analysis. "[T]he doctrine of equitable estoppel, if applicable against the government at all, may be invoked only where there is a showing of some type of affirmative misconduct by a government agent.” Mamo v. District of Columbia, 934 A.2d 376, 386 (D.C.2007) (quoting Leekley v. District of Columbia Dep't of Emp’t Servs., 726 A.2d 678, 680 (D.C.1999)).

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Robinson v. Smithgreen
dc · 1996 · cited in 2 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1999–2007
2 sentences

2007Nor has Mr. Mamo shown any misconduct on the part of Mr. Teasley or other District government official for the nonpayment of such damages; but, as we have stated, “‘the doctrine of equitable estoppel, if applicable against the government at all, may be invoked only where there is a showing of some type of affirmative misconduct by a government agent.’ ” Leekley v. District of Columbia Dep’t of Employment Servs., 726 A.2d 678, 680 (D.C.1999) (quoting Robinson v. Smith, 683 A.2d 481, 492 (D.C.1996)).

1999In addition, “[t]he doctrine of equitable estoppel, if applicable against the government at all, may be invoked only where there is a showing of some type of affirmative misconduct by a government agent .” Robinson v. Smith, 683 A.2d 481, 492 (D.C.1996) (citations omitted).

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Goodman v. Dickergreen
cadc · 1948 · cited in 2 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
2 sentences

1975In applying the doctrine of equitable estoppel, "[t]he vital principle is that he who by his language or conduct leads another to do what he would not otherwise have done, shall not subject such person to loss or injury by disappointing the expectations upon which he acted." Goodman v. Dicker, 83 U.S.App.D.C. 353, 354 , 169 F.2d 684, 685 (1948), quoting Dickerson v. Colgrove, 100 U.S. 578, 580 , 25 L.Ed. 618 (1880); see Parker v. Sager, 85 U.S.App.

1975In applying the doctrine of equitable estoppel, "[t]he vital principle is that he who by his language or conduct leads another to do what he would not otherwise have done, shall not subject such person to loss or injury by disappointing the expectations upon which he acted." Goodman v. Dicker, 83 U.S.App.D.C. 353, 354 , 169 F.2d 684, 685 (1948), quoting Dickerson v. Colgrove, 100 U.S. 578, 580 , 25 L.Ed. 618 (1880); see Parker v. Sager, 85 U.S.App.

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District of Columbia v. Brookstowne Community Development Co.green
dc · 2010 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Co., 987 A.2d 442, 450 (D.C.2010) (quoting Hospitality Temps Corp. v. District of Columbia, 926 A.2d 131, 139 (D.C.2007)).

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Hospitality Temps Corp. v. District of Columbiagreen
dc · 2007 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Co., 987 A.2d 442, 450 (D.C.2010) (quoting Hospitality Temps Corp. v. District of Columbia, 926 A.2d 131, 139 (D.C.2007)).

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Thoubboron v. Ford Motor Co.green
dc · 2002 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007The equitable estoppel doctrine provides that “ ‘a party with full knowledge of the facts, which accepts the benefits of a transaction, contract, statute, regulation, or order may not subsequently take an inconsistent position to avoid the corresponding obligations or effects.’ ” Thoubboron v. Ford Motor Co., 809 A.2d 1204, 1212 (D.C.2002) (quoting First Am.

2007The equitable estoppel doctrine provides that "`a party with full knowledge of the facts, which accepts the benefits of a transaction, contract, statute, regulation, or order may not subsequently take an inconsistent position to avoid the corresponding obligations or effects.'" Thoubboron v. Ford Motor Co., 809 A.2d 1204, 1212 (D.C.2002) (quoting First Am.

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Knill v. Knillgreen
md · 1986 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993See, e.g., Fuller v. Fuller, 247 A.2d 767, 769 (D.C.1968) (declining to apply doctrine), petition for review denied, 135 U.S.App.D.C. 353 , 418 F.2d 1189 (1969); Clevenger v. Clevenger, 189 Cal.App.2d 658, 669 , 11 Cal.Rptr. 707, 714 (1961) (finding elements of estoppel absent); Remkiewicz v. Remkiewicz, 180 Conn. 114, 117 , 429 A.2d 833, 836 (1980) (facts not sufficient to establish estoppel); V.L.P. v. J.S.S., 407 A.2d 244, 249 (Del.Fam.Ct.1978) (same); Knill v. Knill, supra, 306 Md. at 550 , 510 A.2d at 551 (declining to apply doctrine); Miller v. Miller, 97 N.J. 154, 166-70 , 478 A.2d 351,

1993See, e.g., Fuller v. Fuller, 247 A.2d 767, 769 (D.C.1968) (declining to apply doctrine), petition for review denied, 135 U.S.App.D.C. 353 , 418 F.2d 1189 (1969); Clevenger v. Clevenger, 189 Cal.App.2d 658, 669 , 11 Cal.Rptr. 707, 714 (1961) (finding elements of estoppel absent); Remkiewicz v. Remkiewicz, 180 Conn. 114, 117 , 429 A.2d 833, 836 (1980) (facts not sufficient to establish estoppel); V.L.P. v. J.S.S., 407 A.2d 244, 249 (Del.Fam.Ct.1978) (same); Knill v. Knill, supra, 306 Md. at 550 , 510 A.2d at 551 (declining to apply doctrine); Miller v. Miller, 97 N.J. 154, 166-70 , 478 A.2d 351,

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Cassidy v. Owengreen
dc · 1987 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993See also Cassidy v. Owen, 533 A.2d 253, 255 (D.C.1987).

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Nolan v. Nolangreen
dc · 1990 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993The proponent of an equitable estoppel claim must demonstrate that he or she "changed his [or her] position prejudicially in reasonable reliance on a false representation or concealment of material fact which the party to be estopped made with knowledge of the true facts and intent to induce the other to act." Nolan v. Nolan, 568 A.2d 479, 484 (D.C.1990).

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Vlp v. Jssgreen
delfamct · 1978 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993See, e.g., Fuller v. Fuller, 247 A.2d 767, 769 (D.C.1968) (declining to apply doctrine), petition for review denied, 135 U.S.App.D.C. 353 , 418 F.2d 1189 (1969); Clevenger v. Clevenger, 189 Cal.App.2d 658, 669 , 11 Cal.Rptr. 707, 714 (1961) (finding elements of estoppel absent); Remkiewicz v. Remkiewicz, 180 Conn. 114, 117 , 429 A.2d 833, 836 (1980) (facts not sufficient to establish estoppel); V.L.P. v. J.S.S., 407 A.2d 244, 249 (Del.Fam.Ct.1978) (same); Knill v. Knill, supra, 306 Md. at 550 , 510 A.2d at 551 (declining to apply doctrine); Miller v. Miller, 97 N.J. 154, 166-70 , 478 A.2d 351,

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Angela Fuller v. Gerald Fullergreen
cadc · 1969 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993See, e.g., Fuller v. Fuller, 247 A.2d 767, 769 (D.C.1968) (declining to apply doctrine), petition for review denied, 135 U.S.App.D.C. 353 , 418 F.2d 1189 (1969); Clevenger v. Clevenger, 189 Cal.App.2d 658, 669 , 11 Cal.Rptr. 707, 714 (1961) (finding elements of estoppel absent); Remkiewicz v. Remkiewicz, 180 Conn. 114, 117 , 429 A.2d 833, 836 (1980) (facts not sufficient to establish estoppel); V.L.P. v. J.S.S., 407 A.2d 244, 249 (Del.Fam.Ct.1978) (same); Knill v. Knill, supra, 306 Md. at 550 , 510 A.2d at 551 (declining to apply doctrine); Miller v. Miller, 97 N.J. 154, 166-70 , 478 A.2d 351,

1993See, e.g., Fuller v. Fuller, 247 A.2d 767, 769 (D.C.1968) (declining to apply doctrine), petition for review denied, 135 U.S.App.D.C. 353 , 418 F.2d 1189 (1969); Clevenger v. Clevenger, 189 Cal.App.2d 658, 669 , 11 Cal.Rptr. 707, 714 (1961) (finding elements of estoppel absent); Remkiewicz v. Remkiewicz, 180 Conn. 114, 117 , 429 A.2d 833, 836 (1980) (facts not sufficient to establish estoppel); V.L.P. v. J.S.S., 407 A.2d 244, 249 (Del.Fam.Ct.1978) (same); Knill v. Knill, supra, 306 Md. at 550 , 510 A.2d at 551 (declining to apply doctrine); Miller v. Miller, 97 N.J. 154, 166-70 , 478 A.2d 351,

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Clevenger v. Clevengergreen
calctapp · 1961 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993See, e.g., Fuller v. Fuller, 247 A.2d 767, 769 (D.C.1968) (declining to apply doctrine), petition for review denied, 135 U.S.App.D.C. 353 , 418 F.2d 1189 (1969); Clevenger v. Clevenger, 189 Cal.App.2d 658, 669 , 11 Cal.Rptr. 707, 714 (1961) (finding elements of estoppel absent); Remkiewicz v. Remkiewicz, 180 Conn. 114, 117 , 429 A.2d 833, 836 (1980) (facts not sufficient to establish estoppel); V.L.P. v. J.S.S., 407 A.2d 244, 249 (Del.Fam.Ct.1978) (same); Knill v. Knill, supra, 306 Md. at 550 , 510 A.2d at 551 (declining to apply doctrine); Miller v. Miller, 97 N.J. 154, 166-70 , 478 A.2d 351,

1993See, e.g., Fuller v. Fuller, 247 A.2d 767, 769 (D.C.1968) (declining to apply doctrine), petition for review denied, 135 U.S.App.D.C. 353 , 418 F.2d 1189 (1969); Clevenger v. Clevenger, 189 Cal.App.2d 658, 669 , 11 Cal.Rptr. 707, 714 (1961) (finding elements of estoppel absent); Remkiewicz v. Remkiewicz, 180 Conn. 114, 117 , 429 A.2d 833, 836 (1980) (facts not sufficient to establish estoppel); V.L.P. v. J.S.S., 407 A.2d 244, 249 (Del.Fam.Ct.1978) (same); Knill v. Knill, supra, 306 Md. at 550 , 510 A.2d at 551 (declining to apply doctrine); Miller v. Miller, 97 N.J. 154, 166-70 , 478 A.2d 351,

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Fuller v. Fullergreen
dc · 1968 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993See, e.g., Fuller v. Fuller, 247 A.2d 767, 769 (D.C.1968) (declining to apply doctrine), petition for review denied, 135 U.S.App.D.C. 353 , 418 F.2d 1189 (1969); Clevenger v. Clevenger, 189 Cal.App.2d 658, 669 , 11 Cal.Rptr. 707, 714 (1961) (finding elements of estoppel absent); Remkiewicz v. Remkiewicz, 180 Conn. 114, 117 , 429 A.2d 833, 836 (1980) (facts not sufficient to establish estoppel); V.L.P. v. J.S.S., 407 A.2d 244, 249 (Del.Fam.Ct.1978) (same); Knill v. Knill, supra, 306 Md. at 550 , 510 A.2d at 551 (declining to apply doctrine); Miller v. Miller, 97 N.J. 154, 166-70 , 478 A.2d 351,

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Remkiewicz v. Remkiewiczgreen
conn · 1980 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993See, e.g., Fuller v. Fuller, 247 A.2d 767, 769 (D.C.1968) (declining to apply doctrine), petition for review denied, 135 U.S.App.D.C. 353 , 418 F.2d 1189 (1969); Clevenger v. Clevenger, 189 Cal.App.2d 658, 669 , 11 Cal.Rptr. 707, 714 (1961) (finding elements of estoppel absent); Remkiewicz v. Remkiewicz, 180 Conn. 114, 117 , 429 A.2d 833, 836 (1980) (facts not sufficient to establish estoppel); V.L.P. v. J.S.S., 407 A.2d 244, 249 (Del.Fam.Ct.1978) (same); Knill v. Knill, supra, 306 Md. at 550 , 510 A.2d at 551 (declining to apply doctrine); Miller v. Miller, 97 N.J. 154, 166-70 , 478 A.2d 351,

1993See, e.g., Fuller v. Fuller, 247 A.2d 767, 769 (D.C.1968) (declining to apply doctrine), petition for review denied, 135 U.S.App.D.C. 353 , 418 F.2d 1189 (1969); Clevenger v. Clevenger, 189 Cal.App.2d 658, 669 , 11 Cal.Rptr. 707, 714 (1961) (finding elements of estoppel absent); Remkiewicz v. Remkiewicz, 180 Conn. 114, 117 , 429 A.2d 833, 836 (1980) (facts not sufficient to establish estoppel); V.L.P. v. J.S.S., 407 A.2d 244, 249 (Del.Fam.Ct.1978) (same); Knill v. Knill, supra, 306 Md. at 550 , 510 A.2d at 551 (declining to apply doctrine); Miller v. Miller, 97 N.J. 154, 166-70 , 478 A.2d 351,

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People ex rel. Beardsley v. City of Rock Islandgreen
ill · 1905 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990Quoting from People v. Rock Island, 215 Ill. 488, 495 , 74 N.E. 437, 440 (1905), the court stated that [wjhere a party acting in good faith under affirmative acts of a city has made such expensive and permanent improvement that it would be highly inequitable and unjust to destroy the rights acquired, the doctrine of equitable estoppel will be applied.

1990Quoting from People v. Rock Island, 215 Ill. 488, 495 , 74 N.E. 437, 440 (1905), the court stated that [wjhere a party acting in good faith under affirmative acts of a city has made such expensive and permanent improvement that it would be highly inequitable and unjust to destroy the rights acquired, the doctrine of equitable estoppel will be applied.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (6)

CaseNegativeCited
City of Chicago v. Exchange National Bankgreen
ill · 1972 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
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Cuff v. Van Bogartgreen
scotus · 1965 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
1 sentence

1978But see Haba v. Cuff, Ohio App., 28 Ohio Op.2d 266 , 201 N.E.2d 343 (1963), cert. denied, 379 U.S. 964 , 85 S.Ct. 656 , 13 L.Ed.2d 558 , rehearing denied, 380 U.S. 927 , 85 S.Ct. 883 , 13 L.Ed.2d 815 (1965); City of Fort Worth v. Johnson, 388 S.W.2d 400 (Tex.1964). [1] Obviously, the zoning board cannot attend to every conceivable violation.

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Henry v. Mississippigreen
scotus · 1965 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
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Burke v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1965 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
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Chester Park Apartments, Inc. v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1965 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
1 sentence

1978But see Haba v. Cuff, Ohio App., 28 Ohio Op.2d 266 , 201 N.E.2d 343 (1963), cert. denied, 379 U.S. 964 , 85 S.Ct. 656 , 13 L.Ed.2d 558 , rehearing denied, 380 U.S. 927 , 85 S.Ct. 883 , 13 L.Ed.2d 815 (1965); City of Fort Worth v. Johnson, 388 S.W.2d 400 (Tex.1964). [1] Obviously, the zoning board cannot attend to every conceivable violation.

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South Puerto Rico Sugar Co. Trading Corp. v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1965 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
2 sentences

1978But see Haba v. Cuff, Ohio App., 28 Ohio Op.2d 266 , 201 N.E.2d 343 (1963), cert. denied, 379 U.S. 964 , 85 S.Ct. 656 , 13 L.Ed.2d 558 , rehearing denied, 380 U.S. 927 , 85 S.Ct. 883 , 13 L.Ed.2d 815 (1965); City of Fort Worth v. Johnson, 388 S.W.2d 400 (Tex.1964). [1] Obviously, the zoning board cannot attend to every conceivable violation.

1978But see Haba v. Cuff, Ohio App., 28 Ohio Op.2d 266 , 201 N.E.2d 343 (1963), cert. denied, 379 U.S. 964 , 85 S.Ct. 656 , 13 L.Ed.2d 558 , rehearing denied, 380 U.S. 927 , 85 S.Ct. 883 , 13 L.Ed.2d 815 (1965); City of Fort Worth v. Johnson, 388 S.W.2d 400 (Tex.1964). [1] Obviously, the zoning board cannot attend to every conceivable violation.

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Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
Dews v. Dews green
dc · 1993
2 sentences

1994Revisiting the subject in Dews, supra, this court canvassed the decisions and concluded that, while “[m]any appellate courts, including this one, have considered whether the doctrine of equitable estoppel might be applied to prevent a supposed father from denying paternity, ... none that we have found has affirmed a trial court decision to that effect.” 632 A.2d at 1167 (citing cases).

1994Revisiting the subject in Dews, supra, this court canvassed the decisions and concluded that, while “[m]any appellate courts, including this one, have considered whether the doctrine of equitable estoppel might be applied to prevent a supposed father from denying paternity, ... none that we have found has affirmed a trial court decision to that effect.” 632 A.2d at 1167 (citing cases).

31994–1994
Pietros v. Pietros green
ri · 1994
2 sentences

1994Although appellee is able to point to somewhat greater receptivity toward the doctrine recently, see, e.g., Pietros v. Pietros, 638 A.2d 545 (R.I.1994), nothing like a trend can be identified toward imposing the statutory obligations of parenthood on a nonparent by way of equitable considerations.

1994Although appellee is able to point to somewhat greater receptivity toward the doctrine recently, see, e.g., Pietros v. Pietros, 638 A.2d 545 (R.I.1994), nothing like a trend can be identified toward imposing the statutory obligations of parenthood on a nonparent by way of equitable considerations.

31994–1994
Dickerson v. Colgrove green
scotus · 1880
2 sentences

1975In applying the doctrine of equitable estoppel, "[t]he vital principle is that he who by his language or conduct leads another to do what he would not otherwise have done, shall not subject such person to loss or injury by disappointing the expectations upon which he acted." Goodman v. Dicker, 83 U.S.App.D.C. 353, 354 , 169 F.2d 684, 685 (1948), quoting Dickerson v. Colgrove, 100 U.S. 578, 580 , 25 L.Ed. 618 (1880); see Parker v. Sager, 85 U.S.App.

1975In applying the doctrine of equitable estoppel, "[t]he vital principle is that he who by his language or conduct leads another to do what he would not otherwise have done, shall not subject such person to loss or injury by disappointing the expectations upon which he acted." Goodman v. Dicker, 83 U.S.App.D.C. 353, 354 , 169 F.2d 684, 685 (1948), quoting Dickerson v. Colgrove, 100 U.S. 578, 580 , 25 L.Ed. 618 (1880); see Parker v. Sager, 85 U.S.App.

21975–1975
In Re ALDRIDGE green
dc · 1993
1 sentence

2002A dismissal with prejudice would have had res judicata implications for both the Pennsylvania and Illinois suits, the avoidance of which had been appellants’ reason for requesting a voluntary dismissal without prejudice in the first place as appellants acknowledged in Thoubboron I, supra, 624 A.2d at 1215 . 14 Appellants argue that the trial court improperly carved out an equitable estoppel exception to the general rule that plaintiffs may decide against paying a defendant’s attorney’s fees and costs in favor of a dismissal with prejudice.

12002–2002
Schweiker v. Hansen green
scotus · 1981
2 sentences

1996The doctrine of equitable estoppel, if applicable against the government at all, see Gropp, supra note 24, 606 A.2d at 1016, may be invoked only “where there is a showing of some type of ‘affirmative misconduct’ by a government agent.” Id. (quoting Schweiker v. Hansen, 450 U.S. 785, 788-90 , 101 S.Ct. 1468, 1470-72 , 67 L.Ed.2d 685 (1981); other citations omitted). “[M]ere delay does not constitute ‘affirmative misconduct.’ ” Id. (citations omitted).

1996The doctrine of equitable estoppel, if applicable against the government at all, see Gropp, supra note 24, 606 A.2d at 1016, may be invoked only “where there is a showing of some type of ‘affirmative misconduct’ by a government agent.” Id. (quoting Schweiker v. Hansen, 450 U.S. 785, 788-90 , 101 S.Ct. 1468, 1470-72 , 67 L.Ed.2d 685 (1981); other citations omitted). “[M]ere delay does not constitute ‘affirmative misconduct.’ ” Id. (citations omitted).

11996–1996
District of Columbia v. Cahill green
cadc · 1931
1 sentence

1990Cahill, 60 U.S.App.D.C. at 343, 54 F.2d at 454 .

11990–1990
Amer. Cent. Mtg. Invest. v. Unionamerica Mtg. & Etc. green
dc · 1976
2 sentences

1987American Century Mortgage Investors v. Unionamerica Mortgage and Equity Trust, 355 A.2d 563 , 565 (D.C. 1976); Parker v. Sager, 85 U.S.App.D.C. 4, 8 , 174 F.2d 657, 661 (1949) (citation omitted).

1987American Century Mortgage Investors v. Unionamerica Mortgage and Equity Trust, 355 A.2d 563 , 565 (D.C. 1976); Parker v. Sager, 85 U.S.App.D.C. 4, 8 , 174 F.2d 657, 661 (1949) (citation omitted).

11987–1987
City of Fort Worth v. Johnson green
tex · 1964
1 sentence

1978But see Haba v. Cuff, Ohio App., 28 Ohio Op.2d 266 , 201 N.E.2d 343 (1963), cert. denied, 379 U.S. 964 , 85 S.Ct. 656 , 13 L.Ed.2d 558 , rehearing denied, 380 U.S. 927 , 85 S.Ct. 883 , 13 L.Ed.2d 815 (1965); City of Fort Worth v. Johnson, 388 S.W.2d 400 (Tex.1964). [1] Obviously, the zoning board cannot attend to every conceivable violation.

11978–1978
Westfield v. City of Chicago green
ill · 1962
11978–1978
Town of Highland Park v. Marshall green
texapp · 1950
1 sentence

1978To find a lack of authority here would virtually abolish the doctrine of equitable estoppel as applied to the government, since any invalid official action could be characterized as unauthorized. [8] But see City of Chicago v. Exchange National Bank, 51 Ill.2d 543 , 283 N.E.2d 878 (1972), in which it was suggested that, if the city knew of the violation of the zoning ordinance by the vendor of a building, the vendee could rely on an estoppel defense. [9] In Cahill, supra, the estimated potential loss was at least $6,135. [10] Cf. Westfield v. City of Chicago, 26 Ill.2d 526 , 187 N.E.2d 208 (19

11978–1978

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DC § D.C. Code § 16-916 (4) DC § D.C. Code § 16-302 (3)

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