· 8/30/1978
Merrifield v. Troutner
Citations
- 269 N.W.2d 136
- 1978 Iowa Sup. LEXIS 1017
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- distinguishing promissory estoppel, which requires a promise, from equitable estoppel, which is based on a misstatement of fact
- “Edgar cannot rely on promissory estop-pel because he has not shown he relied to his detriment upon any promise made by Claudia.”
- requiring proof of reliance to the prejudice of the party
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Judges: Harris, Reynold-Son, Allbee, McGiverin
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