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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 Ohio, estoppel is a legal doctrine that can prevent an individual or entity from asserting a claim or a defense that is contrary to what they have previously stated or agreed to, especially when another party has relied on that previous conduct to their detriment. This principle is designed to promote fairness and honesty in dealings and to prevent 'unjust enrichment.' Estoppel can arise in various contexts, such as contract disputes, property rights, and employment relations. Ohio courts will consider whether the party claiming estoppel has detrimentally relied on the other party's representations or conduct and whether it would be unconscionable to allow the estopping party to contradict their earlier position. The specific application of estoppel can vary depending on the facts of each case, and Ohio state statutes may also govern its application in certain areas of law.

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