Estoppel And Waiver Cases

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Estoppel and waivers can be raised during or after contract examination. Estoppel prevents a party from contradicting previous actions, while waivers show voluntary relinquishment of rights. UK cases like Hughes v Metropolitan Railway Co and Tool Metal Manufacturing Co Ltd v Tungsten Electric Co Ltd illustrate these principles. In Hughes, equitable estoppel was established, and in Tool Metal, waiver and resumption of rights were discussed. These cases highlight how estoppel and waivers impact contract enforceability.

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UK case law is fine too. Give me case law in general

For UK case law on estoppel and waivers:

Estoppel:
- Central London Property Trust Ltd v High Trees House Ltd [*] K.B. *: This case established the principle of promissory estoppel, where a party is prevented from going back on a promise that was relied upon by the other party.

Waivers:
- Charles Rickards Ltd v Oppenheim [*] * K.B. *: This case demonstrated that a waiver can occur when a party conducts themselves in a way that implies they have waived a contractual right.
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Give me case law where a contract was examined for invalidity and deemed valid but then the court decided that the claim for the specific breach was estopped or right was waived

For a case where a contract was examined for invalidity, deemed valid, and then the court decided that the claim for a specific breach was estopped or the right was waived, you can refer to:

Amalgamated Investment & Property Co Ltd (In Liquidation) v John Walker & Sons Ltd [] WLR *

- Facts: The buyer claimed the contract was invalid due to a misrepresentation. The court found the contract valid.
- Judgment: The buyer was estopped from claiming misrepresentation because they had acted in a way that confirmed the contract’s validity.
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any case where there was a waiver to the contract as a whole? was that examined together with validity or afterwards?

For a situation where there was a waiver to the entire contract, the case of *Pillans v Van Mierop (*)* may be relevant. In this case, the concept of waiver was discussed in the context of whether a contract was binding. Typically, the examination of waiver and validity can occur simultaneously, as the waiver often impacts the overall enforceability of the contract.
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"Typically, the examination of waiver and validity can occur simultaneously, as the waiver often impacts the overall enforceability of the contract." is there any court decision that says this?

One court decision that illustrates the simultaneous examination of waiver and validity, impacting the overall enforceability of a contract, is *Amalgamated Investment & Property Co Ltd (In Liquidation) v John Walker & Sons Ltd [*] * WLR **. This case underscores how estoppel (a form of waiver) can influence the court's decision on contract enforceability.
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amalagamated does not mention estoppel anywhere in the decision. find me other case law

For case law involving the waiver and estoppel concepts, consider the following:

Hughes v Metropolitan Railway Co () App Cas *

Facts: Hughes owned property leased to the Metropolitan Railway. Hughes gave notice to repair within six months. During negotiations for lease renewal, the repairs were not done.
Judgment: The court held that the repair notice was suspended during negotiations, establishing the principle of equitable estoppel.

Tool Metal Manufacturing Co Ltd v Tungsten Electric Co Ltd [] WLR *

Facts: Tool Metal agreed to suspend certain contractual payments during wartime, later trying to claim them.
Judgment: The court held that there was a waiver but allowed for resumption of rights after reasonable notice, highlighting the interaction of waiver and validity.
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Estoppel And Waiver Cases

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Amalgamated Investment & Property Co Ltd (In Liquidation) v John Walker & Sons Ltd [*] * WLR *

Hughes v Metropolitan Railway Co (*) * App Cas *

Tool Metal Manufacturing Co Ltd v Tungsten Electric Co Ltd [*] * WLR *

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Amalgamated Investment & Property Co Ltd (In Liquidation) v John Walker & Sons Ltd [] WLR *

Hughes v Metropolitan Railway Co () App Cas *

Tool Metal Manufacturing Co Ltd v Tungsten Electric Co Ltd [] WLR *