Law of Evidence: Estoppel Quiz

Which type of estoppel arises from the actions of the parties rather than from a written agreement or court order?

Collateral EstoppelEquitable EstoppelEstoppel by RecordPromissory Estoppel

Which is NOT a general element of estoppel?

Reliance by the party claiming estoppelA representation or promise made by one partyDamages or detriment sufferedAn oral agreement between parties

Promissory estoppel is primarily used in which type of law?

Criminal LawContract LawProperty LawEnvironmental Law

Collateral estoppel is also known as?

Issue PreclusionPromise PreventionRecord RepetitionContractual Cessation

In which scenario is estoppel least likely to be applied?

A landlord promises not to increase rent, and the tenant renews the lease based on that promise.A creditor verbally assures a debtor that the debt won't be pursued, leading the debtor to spend the money elsewhere.A passerby comments on the color of a house without any relation to its owner.A manufacturer promises to repair any defects if a customer purchases a product, leading to the purchase.

Estoppel by Record pertains to?

Promises made during casual conversations.Determinations made in previous litigation.Promises made in advertisements.Assurances given by non-parties.

Which is an essential element for the application of estoppel?

The party against whom estoppel is applied has profited from it.Both parties have a written agreement.There is an act or omission by the party against whom estoppel is claimed.The matter was previously discussed in casual conversations.

Collateral estoppel is most applicable in what scenario?

Negotiations for a new contract.Relitigating an issue already decided in a prior lawsuit.Drafting a will.Filing taxes for the first time.

Estoppel in public law typically restricts public bodies from?

Making new laws.Denying facts that they've previously accepted.Collecting taxes.Implementing welfare schemes.

In which case is estoppel least likely to be applied?

A party denies a fact after previously admitting it in court.A tenant acts based on a landlord's representation.Two friends casually discuss future plans without any promissory intent.A buyer purchases an item based on the manufacturer's assurances.