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Ricketts v. Scothern

77 N.W. 365 (NB 1898)

Tags: Contracts, gratuitous promise, equitable estoppel

tl;dr: Grandpa promises his granddaughter cash allowance gratuitously so she doesn't have to work. Promise is enforceable under doctrine of equitable estoppel.

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Ricketts v. Scothern

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Facts & Holding

Facts:John Ricketts wrote a promissory note to his granddaughter Scothorn...

Holding:Although lack of consideration made Ricketts’ promise gratuitous, Ricketts owed...

Ricketts v. Scothern

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