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Hoffman v Red Owl Stores Inc

26 Wis. 2d 683 (1965)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtWisconsin Supreme Court
Year1965
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Promissory estoppel under Restatement §90 may enforce pre-contractual promises where reasonable reliance is induced during negotiations, even absent a final agreement.

Key Principle

Promissory estoppel under Restatement Section 90 can apply to promises made during negotiations even without a final contract, if the promisor should reasonably expect reliance.

Area of Law

contract

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