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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 Missouri, estoppel is a legal doctrine that can be invoked in various contexts, such as contract disputes, property law, and employment cases. The principle of estoppel prevents a party from asserting a claim or a defense that contradicts their previous statements or actions if the other party has relied on those statements or actions to their detriment. This means that if a person or entity has made a representation by their conduct or words, and another party has reasonably relied on that representation and suffered harm as a result, the first party may be estopped from denying the truth of their original representation. Missouri courts will consider factors such as the reasonableness of the reliance and the nature of the detriment suffered when determining whether estoppel applies. It is important to note that the specific application of estoppel can vary depending on the details of the case, and an attorney can provide guidance on how estoppel might affect a particular legal issue in Missouri.

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