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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 Georgia, estoppel is a legal doctrine that can be used in various contexts, such as contract disputes, property law, and other civil matters. The principle of estoppel prevents a party from asserting a claim or a defense that is inconsistent with their previous statements or conduct if the other party has reasonably relied on those statements or conduct to their detriment. This means that if a person or entity has made a representation or has engaged in behavior that led another party to take a certain action, the first party may be estopped from contradicting this representation or behavior in court if it would harm the party that relied on it. Estoppel can arise in several forms, including promissory estoppel, equitable estoppel, and estoppel by deed, among others. The specific application of estoppel in Georgia would depend on the facts of the case and the area of law in which the issue arises. An attorney can provide guidance on how estoppel might apply in a particular legal situation.

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