Contractual Estoppel

Contractual estoppel is a widely used legal doctrine that prevents parties from denying or disputing their previous agreements. This updated second edition provides a comprehensive account of the doctrine, including recent cases and its applications. It is a valuable resource for practitioners, academics, and post-graduate students of contract law.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The second edition of this groundbreaking book remains the sole comprehensive account of contractual estoppel, ensuring it is fully up-to-date with reference to the most recent cases. This dynamic and evolving legal concept has gained widespread application and continues to demonstrate remarkable practical utility. The book delves into a multitude of judicial decisions that apply or discuss contractual estoppel, providing a comprehensive and systematic exploration of its origin, principles, practical applications, and limitations.

The doctrine of contractual estoppel continues to evolve, and the second edition closely tracks, catalogs, discusses, and elucidates its diverse applications, boundaries, and intricacies. The author, Alexander Trukhtanov, firmly upholds the central doctrinal assertion of the first edition, namely that contractual estoppel stands as a distinct category of legal estoppel, distinct from reliance-based categories. This book serves as a single, authoritative reference point for a systematic and organized presentation of the subject, elucidating its integration into the existing legal framework. While primarily focused on practical applications, it also engages with crucial conceptual points.

Contractual Estoppel is of immense interest to practitioners, including draftsmen, litigators, and advocates, as well as academics and post-graduate students of contract law. Its comprehensive coverage, systematic approach, and practical insights make it an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand and apply this important legal concept.

Weight: 562g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032138985
Edition number: 2 ed