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The continuing evolution of promissory estoppel

In this research, three phases in the continuing evolution of promissory estoppel are examined. Promissory estoppel is an English equitable doctrine originally meant to prevent injustice by the action of a contracting party in going back from his promise not to enforce his contractual right that had...

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Main Author: Wan Izatul Asma Wan Talaat
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: Fakulti Pengurusan Ekonomi 2011
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KF 450 .E7 W3 2005
Wan Izatul Asma Wan Talaat
The continuing evolution of promissory estoppel
Estoppel
Law
Law > Methodology
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/704
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spelling my.umt.ir-7042016-03-10T08:48:49Z The continuing evolution of promissory estoppel Wan Izatul Asma Wan Talaat KF 450 .E7 W3 2005 Wan Izatul Asma Wan Talaat The continuing evolution of promissory estoppel Estoppel Law Law -- Methodology In this research, three phases in the continuing evolution of promissory estoppel are examined. Promissory estoppel is an English equitable doctrine originally meant to prevent injustice by the action of a contracting party in going back from his promise not to enforce his contractual right that had initially led the other party to act to his detriment. First, the historical evolution of this doctrine is outlined. Secondly, its present parameters in three common law countries - England, Australia and Malaysia - are examined due to the continuing development in these countries affecting the traditional limitations of this doctrine. The third focus of this study is the possibility of incorporating this doctrine into the present Malaysian legislation in order to facilitate its easier application. 2011-03-16T03:14:47Z 2011-03-16T03:14:47Z 2005-10 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/704 en application/pdf application/pdf Fakulti Pengurusan Ekonomi
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topic KF 450 .E7 W3 2005
Wan Izatul Asma Wan Talaat
The continuing evolution of promissory estoppel
Estoppel
Law
Law -- Methodology
spellingShingle KF 450 .E7 W3 2005
Wan Izatul Asma Wan Talaat
The continuing evolution of promissory estoppel
Estoppel
Law
Law -- Methodology
Wan Izatul Asma Wan Talaat
The continuing evolution of promissory estoppel
description In this research, three phases in the continuing evolution of promissory estoppel are examined. Promissory estoppel is an English equitable doctrine originally meant to prevent injustice by the action of a contracting party in going back from his promise not to enforce his contractual right that had initially led the other party to act to his detriment. First, the historical evolution of this doctrine is outlined. Secondly, its present parameters in three common law countries - England, Australia and Malaysia - are examined due to the continuing development in these countries affecting the traditional limitations of this doctrine. The third focus of this study is the possibility of incorporating this doctrine into the present Malaysian legislation in order to facilitate its easier application.
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