Not exact matches
The application of
judicial estoppel is to be decided on a case
by case basis.
The Doctrine of
Judicial Estoppel is an Effective Tool in the Defense of «Settle and Sue» Claims
By: Karen A. Smyth, Esq., Lipson, Neilson, Cole, Seltzer & Garin, P.C.
«The federal doctrine of
judicial estoppel» you from asserting a position in a
judicial proceeding which is inconsistent with a position previously successfully asserted
by it in a prior proceeding.»
Under federal law, the doctrine of
judicial estoppel is designed to protect the
judicial process
by prohibiting parties from deliberately changing positions according to the exigencies of the moment.