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· 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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