Section 90 (Promissory Estoppel)

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Statements (16)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:law
gptkbp:adoptedBy 1932
gptkbp:alternativeName detrimental reliance
gptkbp:appliesTo contract law
gptkbp:citation many U.S. court decisions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Section 90 (Promissory Estoppel)
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Restatement_(Second)_of_Contracts_Section_90
gptkbp:jurisdiction gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Restatement_(First)_of_Contracts
gptkbp:provides enforcement of promises without consideration under certain conditions
gptkbp:purpose to prevent injustice
gptkbp:requires a promise
detriment to the promisee
reasonable reliance by the promisee
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Restatement_of_Contracts
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6