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estoppel in pais

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A quick definition of estoppel in pais:

Estoppel in pais is a way to stop someone from using a right against another person if they got that right by tricking or misleading the other person. This is to make sure that people don't use the law to take advantage of others. For example, if someone lies to their partner and makes them think they are married, they can't later say they aren't married to keep from splitting their things in a divorce. Different states have different rules for when estoppel in pais can be used, but usually the person who was tricked has to have relied on the lies and been hurt by them.

A more thorough explanation:

Estoppel in pais, also known as equitable estoppel, is a legal defense that prevents a person from using a right against another person when that right arises from misleading actions. This doctrine was created to prevent someone from taking unfair advantage of another person through legal means.

For example, if someone leads their partner to believe that they are legally married, they cannot later use the illegitimacy of the marriage as an argument against splitting property in a divorce proceeding. This is because the partner relied on the misleading conduct of the other person and suffered harm as a result.

The requirements for estoppel in pais vary by state, but generally, the party claiming the right must have knowingly misled the other party, the other party must have relied on that conduct, and the other party must have suffered some harm. Some states require a higher standard of willful conduct, while others allow negligence to be sufficient for misleading someone. Additionally, the person using the estoppel defense must have reasonably relied on the misleading conduct of the other party.

Overall, estoppel in pais is a legal defense that prevents someone from using a right that arises from misleading conduct. This doctrine is meant to protect individuals from being taken advantage of through legal means.

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@eggan: congrats!!!!
eggan
11:50
ty!! i got $$.5 so it was a no brainer
@LawOfAchilles: i think, if the CoA is similar, it depends maybe on where you want to practice? If you want to end up practicing in Omaha, maybe Iowa is better?
11:52
Whenever someone mentions Fordham I can only think of Whiplash
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
11:52
nice, congrats!
@eggan: money talks!
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
11:52
esp with the scholarship!!
I don't really know where I want to end up practicing yet, but I've enjoyed living in the midwest so far. I think I might ultimately like to end up as in-house corporate for the work life balance.
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
11:53
I lived in Bloomington for a long time, can't speak to the law school but can answer Qs about the city if you'd like
@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: How do you think it is to live in as a 20-something going to grad school? The comparison is Iowa city, so not an extremely high bar for liveliness. (No offense intended towards IC. I think it's a lovely place)
NosyBeagle
11:56
@NemoPropheta: taking it in august. feels like ill never be ready but f it we ball
I think the secret to happiness is fuck it we ball
is one ever truly ready for something? probably not. but fuck it we ball!
12:20
I went ahead and registered for August as well since it was free
12:20
Getting 2 180s back to back is better than one right
ronniedoeslaw
12:26
In all of your research, what minimum LSAT score do you believe gets you into UIC law?
12:27
I remember the last guy on here who was convinced he was gonna get a 180 bc he scored in that range on PTs
12:28
🤐
12:29
ugh someone come rub my bellly
12:33
@esoterica: he wasnt on that grindset mentality. im him
12:34
Im gonna drink so much saratoga water on test day
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
12:43
@LawOfAchilles: (hiii sorry so slow, am at work) Bloomington is lovely, I loved it as an undergrad and as a 20something non-student.
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
12:45
If you're outdoorsy, it's nice--obv no coasts or mountains, but two small lakes really close, lots of places you can go on a lowkey hike or camp without paying park fees or anything really
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
12:47
super bikable, decent food to be had, things to do but not so much that you'll be distracted and never study lol. idk I'm a fan haha, I miss it
lmao I just got the LSAC notif that I'm under review at IU Maurer
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
13:11
May you have better luck than I did :)
YAYYY JUPITER
@LawOfAchilles: if you like the outdoors, you're gonna love bloomington.
both uiowa and iu have a good reputation, especially with midwestern law firms. their alumni resources are pretty top notch too.
14:11
Hey guys, are any T14 schools doing tours during the summer?
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