Sentences with phrase «doctrine of proprietary estoppel»

115 Professor MacDougall, at § 6.34, echoes Lord Scott's concerns, suggesting the doctrine of proprietary estoppel «should not be seen as a generalized remedial doctrine for unfairness.»

The disinherited claimant brought proceedings in the Chancery Division against his brother (the sole beneficiary of their late mother's estate) relying only on the doctrine of proprietary estoppel.

83 In considering whether the doctrine of proprietary estoppel applied to the facts in Schwark.

The implications of this case on the use of proprietary estoppel will effectively operate to ensure that the doctrine of proprietary estoppel is formulated and applied in a disciplined way.

In addition the courts have taken a useful step in attempting to restrict the development of any overstretching of reliance on the doctrine of proprietary estoppel.