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Estoppel is a legal principle that prevents a person or entity from asserting a legal right or taking a legal position that contradicts or is inconsistent with its earlier position, behavior, or agreement. The person or entity is said to be “estopped” from changing its position, behavior, or agreement because another person or entity has relied on its earlier position, behavior, or agreement (detrimental reliance).

In Colorado, estoppel is a legal doctrine that is used to promote fairness and prevent injustice. It operates to bar a party from adopting a position inconsistent with one that was previously asserted if the other party has relied on the initial position to their detriment. This principle can be applied in various legal contexts, including contract disputes, property rights, and employment law, among others. Estoppel can take several forms, such as promissory estoppel, equitable estoppel, and estoppel by deed. Colorado courts will consider factors such as the representation made by the estopped party, the reliance by the other party, and whether this reliance was reasonable and resulted in a detriment. The specific application of estoppel can vary based on the circumstances of each case, and it is often used as a defense in litigation. It is important to note that the application of estoppel is fact-specific, and an attorney can provide guidance on how the principle may apply in a particular situation.

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