A blunted weapon
Series: Estates Gazette ; (0321) 24 May 2003, 188(1)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: Discusses "Actionstrength Ltd v International Glass Engineering InGl En SpA and Another ([2003] UKHL17, Abs66761) concerning the validity of oral agreements. The Statute of Frauds 1677 requires guarantees to be in writing. The party with the benefit of an oral agreement cannot rely upon estoppel to defeat the provisions of the Statute. Defines the term 'estoppel' and provides a brief explanation of 'estoppel by representation', 'promissory estoppel' and 'proprietary estoppel'.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS66761 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 122537-1001 |
Discusses "Actionstrength Ltd v International Glass Engineering InGl En SpA and Another ([2003] UKHL17, Abs66761) concerning the validity of oral agreements. The Statute of Frauds 1677 requires guarantees to be in writing. The party with the benefit of an oral agreement cannot rely upon estoppel to defeat the provisions of the Statute. Defines the term 'estoppel' and provides a brief explanation of 'estoppel by representation', 'promissory estoppel' and 'proprietary estoppel'.