Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
estoppel by silence — see estoppel 1 Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. estoppel by silence … Law dictionary
estoppel by silence — Such estoppel arises where person is under duty to another to speak or failure to speak is inconsistent with honest dealings. An agreement inferred from silence rests upon principle of estoppel. Letres v. Washington Co op. Chick Ass n, 8 Wash.2d… … Black's law dictionary
Estoppel — in its broadest sense is a legal term referring to a series of legal and equitable doctrines that preclude a person from denying or asserting anything to the contrary of that which has, in contemplation of law, been established as the truth,… … Wikipedia
estoppel — es·top·pel /e stä pəl/ n [probably from Middle French estoupail plug, stopper, from estouper to stop up see estop] 1: a bar to the use of contradictory words or acts in asserting a claim or right against another; esp: equitable estoppel in this… … Law dictionary
silence — si·lence n 1: the state of keeping or being silent; esp: forbearance from speech or comment 2: failure to make something known esp. in violation of a duty to do so acceptance by silence see also estoppel by silence at estoppel … Law dictionary
estoppel — /AstopAl/ Estoppel means that party is prevented by his own acts from claiming a right to detriment of other party who was entitled to rely on such conduct and has acted accordingly. Graham v. Asbury, 112 Ariz. 184, 540 P.2d 656, 658. A principle … Black's law dictionary
estoppel — /AstopAl/ Estoppel means that party is prevented by his own acts from claiming a right to detriment of other party who was entitled to rely on such conduct and has acted accordingly. Graham v. Asbury, 112 Ariz. 184, 540 P.2d 656, 658. A principle … Black's law dictionary
estoppel by inaction — See estoppel by silence; estoppel by standing … Ballentine's law dictionary
silence — Refraining from speech. The absence of speech; not a concealment or representation in itself. 37 Am J2d Fraud § 144. Mere silence, as a general rule does not amount to an assent, but, taking it together with other circumstances, there are many… … Ballentine's law dictionary
estoppel by standing by — See estoppel by silence … Ballentine's law dictionary
