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Singapore waiver and estoppel

Hai Tong Co (Pte) Ltd v Ventree Singapore Pte Ltd (Estoppel)

[2017] SGCA 63
JurisdictionSingapore
CourtSingapore Court of Appeal
Year2017
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Promissory estoppel requires a clear and unequivocal representation, reliance by the promisee, and unconscionability in allowing the promisor to resile.

Key Principle

Promissory estoppel requires a clear and unequivocal representation, reliance by the promisee, and unconscionability in allowing the promisor to resile.

Area of Law

contract

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