estoppel by deed
"Estoppel by deed" is a legal principle ensuring parties adhere to the assertions made in a deed, preventing contradictions in future disputes.
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Definition
C2Property Law
(technical, legal)A legal principle that stops a party from disputing the truth of statements made in a deed if those statements have been relied upon by another party.
Example
- If someone sells property they don't own but later acquires it, they must transfer it to the buyer due to estoppel by deed.
C2General Law
(technical, legal)A rule preventing a party from contradicting their previous statements or facts acknowledged in a deed during legal proceedings.
Example
- Under estoppel by deed, a person cannot later deny the accuracy of a fact they certified in a deed.
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