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equitable estoppel or estoppel in pais doctrine in California

6 California opinions name it 2 courts 1922–2008 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by California 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
City of Long Beach v. Mansellgreen
cal · 1970 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 1977–2007
2 sentences

2007General Principles “The venerable doctrine of equitable estoppel or estoppel in pais, which rests firmly upon a foundation of conscience and fair dealing, [fn. omitted] finds its classical statement in the words of Lord Denman: ‘[T]he rule of law is clear, that, where one by his words or conduct wilfully causes another to believe the existence of a certain state of things, and induces him to act on that belief, so as to alter his own previous position, the former is [precluded] from averring against the latter a different state of things as existing at the same time . . . .’ [Citation.]” (City

2007General Principles “The venerable doctrine of equitable estoppel or estoppel in pais, which rests firmly upon a foundation of conscience and fair dealing, [fn. omitted] finds its classical statement in the words of Lord Denman: ‘[T]he rule of law is clear, that, where one by his words or conduct wilfully causes another to believe the existence of a certain state of things, and induces him to act on that belief, so as to alter his own previous position, the former is [precluded] from averring against the latter a different state of things as existing at the same time . . . .’ [Citation.]” (City

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Driscoll v. City of Los Angelesgreen
cal · 1967 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 1977–2007
2 sentences

1984As was explained in City of Long Beach v. Mansell (1970) 3 Cal. 3d 462, 488 [ 91 Cal.Rptr. 23 , 476 P.2d 423 ]: “The venerable doctrine of equitable estoppel or estoppel in pais, . . . rests firmly upon a foundation of conscience and fair dealing, . . . [t] As we pointed out in the recent case of Driscoll v. City of Los Angeles (1967) 67 Cal.2d 297, at p. 305 [ 61 Cal.Rptr. 661 , 431 P.2d 245 ], ‘Generally speaking, four elements must be present in order to apply the doctrine of equitable estoppel: (1) the party to be estopped must be apprised of the facts; (2) he must intend that his conduct

1984As was explained in City of Long Beach v. Mansell (1970) 3 Cal. 3d 462, 488 [ 91 Cal.Rptr. 23 , 476 P.2d 423 ]: “The venerable doctrine of equitable estoppel or estoppel in pais, . . . rests firmly upon a foundation of conscience and fair dealing, . . . [t] As we pointed out in the recent case of Driscoll v. City of Los Angeles (1967) 67 Cal.2d 297, at p. 305 [ 61 Cal.Rptr. 661 , 431 P.2d 245 ], ‘Generally speaking, four elements must be present in order to apply the doctrine of equitable estoppel: (1) the party to be estopped must be apprised of the facts; (2) he must intend that his conduct

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Feduniak v. California Coastal Commissiongreen
calctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008(In re J.L. (2008) 159 Cal.App.4th 1010 , 1024 [ 72 Cal.Rptr.3d 27 ].) “ ‘The venerable doctrine of equitable estoppel or estoppel in pais, which rests firmly upon a foundation of conscience and fair dealing, [fn. omitted] finds its classical statement in the words of Lord Denman: “[T]he rule of law is clear, that, where one by his words or conduct wilfully causes another to believe the existence of a certain state of things, and induces him to act on that belief, so as to alter his own previous position, the former is [precluded] from averring against the latter a different state of things as

2008(In re J.L. (2008) 159 Cal.App.4th 1010 , 1024 [ 72 Cal.Rptr.3d 27 ].) “ ‘The venerable doctrine of equitable estoppel or estoppel in pais, which rests firmly upon a foundation of conscience and fair dealing, [fn. omitted] finds its classical statement in the words of Lord Denman: “[T]he rule of law is clear, that, where one by his words or conduct wilfully causes another to believe the existence of a certain state of things, and induces him to act on that belief, so as to alter his own previous position, the former is [precluded] from averring against the latter a different state of things as

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Delger v. Jacobsgreen
calctapp · 1912 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1922–1922
2 sentences

1922(See Burk v. City of Santa Cruz, 163 Cal. 807, 810, 811 [ 127 Pac. 154 ]; Clarke v. Huber, 25 Cal. 593 ; Chapman v. Hughes, 134 Cal. 641 [ 58 Pac. 298 , 60 Pac. 974 , 66 Pac. 982 ]; Delger v. Jacobs, 19 Cal. App. 197, 206 [ 125 Pac. 258 ].) We are now brought to the consideration of the appeal by the Lake Tahoe Railway & Transportation Company.

1922(See Burk v. City of Santa Cruz, 163 Cal. 807, 810, 811 [ 127 Pac. 154 ]; Clarke v. Huber, 25 Cal. 593 ; Chapman v. Hughes, 134 Cal. 641 [ 58 Pac. 298 , 60 Pac. 974 , 66 Pac. 982 ]; Delger v. Jacobs, 19 Cal. App. 197, 206 [ 125 Pac. 258 ].) We are now brought to the consideration of the appeal by the Lake Tahoe Railway & Transportation Company.

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Burk v. City of Santa Cruzgreen
cal · 1912 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1922–1922
2 sentences

1922(See Burk v. City of Santa Cruz, 163 Cal. 807, 810, 811 [ 127 Pac. 154 ]; Clarke v. Huber, 25 Cal. 593 ; Chapman v. Hughes, 134 Cal. 641 [ 58 Pac. 298 , 60 Pac. 974 , 66 Pac. 982 ]; Delger v. Jacobs, 19 Cal. App. 197, 206 [ 125 Pac. 258 ].) We are now brought to the consideration of the appeal by the Lake Tahoe Railway & Transportation Company.

1922(See Burk v. City of Santa Cruz, 163 Cal. 807, 810, 811 [ 127 Pac. 154 ]; Clarke v. Huber, 25 Cal. 593 ; Chapman v. Hughes, 134 Cal. 641 [ 58 Pac. 298 , 60 Pac. 974 , 66 Pac. 982 ]; Delger v. Jacobs, 19 Cal. App. 197, 206 [ 125 Pac. 258 ].) We are now brought to the consideration of the appeal by the Lake Tahoe Railway & Transportation Company.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
In Re JL red
calctapp · 2008
2 sentences

2008(In re J.L. (2008) 159 Cal.App.4th 1010 , 1024 [ 72 Cal.Rptr.3d 27 ].) “ ‘The venerable doctrine of equitable estoppel or estoppel in pais, which rests firmly upon a foundation of conscience and fair dealing, [fn. omitted] finds its classical statement in the words of Lord Denman: “[T]he rule of law is clear, that, where one by his words or conduct wilfully causes another to believe the existence of a certain state of things, and induces him to act on that belief, so as to alter his own previous position, the former is [precluded] from averring against the latter a different state of things as

2008(In re J.L. (2008) 159 Cal.App.4th 1010 , 1024 [ 72 Cal.Rptr.3d 27 ].) “ ‘The venerable doctrine of equitable estoppel or estoppel in pais, which rests firmly upon a foundation of conscience and fair dealing, [fn. omitted] finds its classical statement in the words of Lord Denman: “[T]he rule of law is clear, that, where one by his words or conduct wilfully causes another to believe the existence of a certain state of things, and induces him to act on that belief, so as to alter his own previous position, the former is [precluded] from averring against the latter a different state of things as

12008–2008
Seymour v. Oelrichs green
cal · 1909
2 sentences

1970The venerable doctrine of equitable estoppel or estoppel in pais, which rests firmly upon a foundation of conscience and fair dealing, 22 finds its classical statement in the words of Lord Denman: “[T]he rule of law is clear, that, where one by his words or conduct wilfully causes another to believe the existence of a certain state of things, and induces him to act on that belief, so as to alter his own previous position, the former is concluded from averring against the latter a different state of things as existing at the same time; . . .” (Pickard v. Sears & Barrett (K.B. 1837) 6 Ad. & Ell.

1970The venerable doctrine of equitable estoppel or estoppel in pais, which rests firmly upon a foundation of conscience and fair dealing, 22 finds its classical statement in the words of Lord Denman: “[T]he rule of law is clear, that, where one by his words or conduct wilfully causes another to believe the existence of a certain state of things, and induces him to act on that belief, so as to alter his own previous position, the former is concluded from averring against the latter a different state of things as existing at the same time; . . .” (Pickard v. Sears & Barrett (K.B. 1837) 6 Ad. & Ell.

11970–1970
Chapman v. Hughes green
cal · 1901
2 sentences

1922(See Burk v. City of Santa Cruz, 163 Cal. 807, 810, 811 [ 127 Pac. 154 ]; Clarke v. Huber, 25 Cal. 593 ; Chapman v. Hughes, 134 Cal. 641 [ 58 Pac. 298 , 60 Pac. 974 , 66 Pac. 982 ]; Delger v. Jacobs, 19 Cal. App. 197, 206 [ 125 Pac. 258 ].) We are now brought to the consideration of the appeal by the Lake Tahoe Railway & Transportation Company.

1922(See Burk v. City of Santa Cruz, 163 Cal. 807, 810, 811 [ 127 Pac. 154 ]; Clarke v. Huber, 25 Cal. 593 ; Chapman v. Hughes, 134 Cal. 641 [ 58 Pac. 298 , 60 Pac. 974 , 66 Pac. 982 ]; Delger v. Jacobs, 19 Cal. App. 197, 206 [ 125 Pac. 258 ].) We are now brought to the consideration of the appeal by the Lake Tahoe Railway & Transportation Company.

11922–1922
Clarke v. Huber neutral
cal · 1864
1 sentence

1922(See Burk v. City of Santa Cruz, 163 Cal. 807, 810, 811 [ 127 Pac. 154 ]; Clarke v. Huber, 25 Cal. 593 ; Chapman v. Hughes, 134 Cal. 641 [ 58 Pac. 298 , 60 Pac. 974 , 66 Pac. 982 ]; Delger v. Jacobs, 19 Cal. App. 197, 206 [ 125 Pac. 258 ].) We are now brought to the consideration of the appeal by the Lake Tahoe Railway & Transportation Company.

11922–1922

Where else courts name it

OR 7 (1950–1992) CA 6 (1922–2008) TX 6 (1946–2010) SD 4 (1970–1999) WA 3 (1956–1965)

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