ABSTRACT
To call this chapter ‘equitable estoppel’ raises the question whether such a category even exists. In truth, there are a range of estoppels available both at common law and in equity. The most signifi cant form of estoppel available in equity is proprietary estoppel and that doctrine will be the principal focus of this chapter. There are a range of other forms which will be considered in outline too. The purposes of proprietary estoppel divide between preventing claimants from suffering detriment, creating rights in property and circumventing statutory formalities to achieve fairness.
