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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 Kentucky, estoppel is a legal doctrine that is used to prevent a party from taking a position in a legal proceeding that is contrary to their previous statements, actions, or agreements, especially when another party has relied on those earlier behaviors to their detriment. This principle is designed to promote fairness and integrity by holding parties accountable for their conduct and representations. Estoppel can arise in various contexts, including but not limited to, contract disputes, property disputes, and family law. Kentucky courts will consider whether the party claiming estoppel has reasonably relied on the other party's representations and whether that reliance has resulted in a change of position or harm. If estoppel is established, the party that changed its position may be barred from asserting rights or defenses that would contradict their earlier conduct.

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