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equitable estoppel doctrine in Kentucky

16 Kentucky opinions name it 3 courts 1923–2023 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Kentucky 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Fluke Corp. v. LeMastergreen
ky · 2010 · cited in 3 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2010–2012
2 sentences

2012Id. at 67 .

2012Under Kentucky law, “equitable estoppel requires both a material misrepresentation by one party and reliance by the other party.” Fluke Corporation v. LeMaster, 306 S.W.3d 55, 62 (Ky.2010) (discussing the elements of an equitable estoppel defense).

23
Akers v. Pike County Board of Educationgreen
ky · 2005 · cited in 2 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2011–2022
2 sentences

2022Bd. of Educ., 171 S.W.3d 740, 743 (Ky. 2005).

2011Akers v. Pike County Bd. of Educ., 171 S.W.3d 740, 743 (Ky.2005).

22
McDonald v. Burkegreen
kyctapphigh · 1956 · cited in 2 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2005–2021
2 sentences

2021See McDonald v. Burke, 288 S.W.2d 363 (Ky. 1956); P.V. & K.

2005See McDonald v. Burke, 288 S.W.2d 363 (Ky.1956); P.V. & K.

22
Sparks v. Trustguard Insurance Co.green
kyctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Co., 389 S.W.3d 121, 126-27 (Ky. App. 2012) (quoting Bruestle v. S & M Motors, Inc., 914 S.W.2d 353, 355 (Ky. App. 1996)).

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Smith v. Vilvarajahgreen
kyctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023“The Court of Appeals cannot overrule the established precedent set by the Supreme Court or its predecessor Court.” Id. (citing Smith v. Vilvarajah, 57 S.W.3d 839, 841 (Ky. App. 2000)). 5 Rules of the Kentucky Supreme Court. -13- However, upon a closer look at Gillispie and its progeny, it is possible that Gillispie’s holding may have evolved in tandem with the doctrine of equitable estoppel.

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Bruestle v. S & M Motors, Inc.green
kyctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Co., 389 S.W.3d 121, 126-27 (Ky. App. 2012) (quoting Bruestle v. S & M Motors, Inc., 914 S.W.2d 353, 355 (Ky. App. 1996)).

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Srd v. Tlbgreen
kyctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016S.R.D. v. T.L.B., 174 S.W.3d 502, 507 (Ky.App.2005).

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Microcomputer Technology Institute v. Rileygreen
ca5 · 1998 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008In fact, we note that “[ejquitable estoppel is almost never available against the government.” Microcomputer Technology Institute v. Riley, 139 F.3d 1044, 1052 (5th Cir.1998)(referring specifically to the federal government).

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John M. v. Paula T.green
pa · 1990 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007The court in Pettinato stated, “The underlying rationale of the equitable-estoppel doctrine is that ‘under certain circumstances, a person might be estopped from challenging paternity where that person has by his or her conduct accepted a given person as father of the child.’ ” Id. at 912-13 , quoting John M. v. Paula T., 524 Pa. 306 , 571 A.2d 1380, 1386 (Pa.1990).

2007The court in Pettinato stated, “The underlying rationale of the equitable-estoppel doctrine is that ‘under certain circumstances, a person might be estopped from challenging paternity where that person has by his or her conduct accepted a given person as father of the child.’ ” Id. at 912-13 , quoting John M. v. Paula T., 524 Pa. 306 , 571 A.2d 1380, 1386 (Pa.1990).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
Maryland Casualty Co. v. Magoffin County Board of Education green
kyctapphigh · 1962
1 sentence

2023It may be significant that our former highest court cited Gillispie within the context of equitable estoppel and discussed how equitable estoppel does not apply except under “special exceptions.” Maryland Casualty Company, 358 S.W.2d at 358-59 .

12023–2023
Kindred Healthcare, Inc. v. Henson ex rel. Ferguson green
kyctapp · 2014
1 sentence

2023“The Court of Appeals cannot overrule the established precedent set by the Supreme Court or its predecessor Court.” Id. (citing Smith v. Vilvarajah, 57 S.W.3d 839, 841 (Ky. App. 2000)). 5 Rules of the Kentucky Supreme Court. -13- However, upon a closer look at Gillispie and its progeny, it is possible that Gillispie’s holding may have evolved in tandem with the doctrine of equitable estoppel.

12023–2023
Pettinato v. Pettinato green
ri · 1990
1 sentence

2007The court in Pettinato stated, “The underlying rationale of the equitable-estoppel doctrine is that ‘under certain circumstances, a person might be estopped from challenging paternity where that person has by his or her conduct accepted a given person as father of the child.’ ” Id. at 912-13 , quoting John M. v. Paula T., 524 Pa. 306 , 571 A.2d 1380, 1386 (Pa.1990).

12007–2007
Kirk v. Hamilton green
scotus · 1880
2 sentences

1972The Tennessee opinion cites this language from an older case from the U.S. Supreme Court: “What I induce my neighbor to regard as true is the truth as between us, if he has been misled by my asseveration.” Kirk v. Hamilton, 102 U.S. 68 , 26 L.Ed. 79 .

1972The Tennessee opinion cites this language from an older case from the U.S. Supreme Court: “What I induce my neighbor to regard as true is the truth as between us, if he has been misled by my asseveration.” Kirk v. Hamilton, 102 U.S. 68 , 26 L.Ed. 79 .

11972–1972
Sigmon v. Commonwealth green
kyctapp · 1925
2 sentences

1943Sigmon v. Commonwealth, 207 Ky. 786 , 270 S. W. 40 .

1943Sigmon v. Commonwealth, 207 Ky. 786 , 270 S. W. 40 .

11943–1943
Ratcliffe v. Smith neutral
kyctapp · 1877
1 sentence

1927So the maxim, In pari delicto, potior est conditio defendentis, admirably illustrated by the opinion of Chief Justice Lindsey, Ratcliffe v. Smith, 13 Bush, 172 , a suit in equity, would seem to operate in favor of the defendants here. ‘Acquiescence imports active consent,’ and the rule invoked by the defendants had been applied to cases of acquiescense of creditors in corporate acts. 21 C.

11927–1927
Wright v. Gardner neutral
kyctapp · 1895
1 sentence

1923Appellants insist that parties to a controversy may by agreement waive the statute of limitations, under our practice, or by new or subsequent promise toll the running of the statutes and extend -the time in which the plaintiff may bring an action, and cites in support of this contention the case of Wright v. Gardner, 98 Ky. 454 , where it is said: “It may be proper to add that we do not mean by anything said herein to intimate that 'a promise to pay a debt by the debtor, after the same is barred by the, statute of limitations is not g’ood and enforcible.” They also cite the text in 25 Cyc., p

11923–1923

Where else courts name it

CA 338 (1920–2026) NY 334 (1878–2026) IL 183 (1885–2026) TX 170 (1876–2026) PA 92 (1939–2024) FL 82 (1956–2025) NJ 80 (1926–2026) AL 67 (1884–2026) NC 66 (1926–2023) WA 65 (1910–2024) CT 61 (1860–2021) TN 55 (1902–2024) ME 54 (1938–2023) MS 53 (1896–2026) MD 51 (1917–2026) OH 50 (1901–2026) NE 42 (1896–2023) MI 41 (1901–2025) WI 41 (1882–2024) LA 37 (1926–2025) RI 34 (1990–2022) MN 32 (1896–2024) IN 30 (1893–2026) MT 29 (1910–2022) NM 29 (1944–2025) CO 27 (1911–2025) MO 27 (1900–2023) ND 26 (1959–2025) UT 23 (1994–2025) OR 22 (1894–2025) GA 21 (1975–2025) VA 21 (1897–2024) ID 20 (1909–2024) VT 20 (1895–2026) KS 20 (1892–2022) HI 19 (1942–2021) AZ 19 (1900–2023) WY 18 (1891–2025) SD 17 (1942–2026) DC 17 (1975–2012) SC 17 (1903–2025) KY 16 (1923–2023) IA 16 (1911–2024) MA 15 (1900–2024) AR 14 (1922–2024) DE 14 (1966–2025) WV 13 (1918–2022) AK 12 (1906–2022) OK 9 (1924–2024) NV 9 (1980–2018) VI 2 (2017–2025) NH 2 (1992–2018)

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