The Development of Promissory Estoppel

Authors

  • Ali Mohammad Matta

Keywords:

promissory estoppel, harshness, pre-existing contractual relationship, Detrimental alteration, alteration, cause of action, extinctive, suspensory

Abstract

The obsession of the common law courts with the doctrine of consideration delayed the development of the equitable doctrine of promissory estoppel. Gradually, the courts realised the harshness which resulted from the indiscreet adherence to the requirement of consideration in contracts, in their making and discharge. Eventually, promissory estoppel was born. 

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Published

1999-12-01

How to Cite

Mohammad Matta, A. (1999). The Development of Promissory Estoppel. Journal of Malaysian and Comparative Law, 26(2. Dec), 161–170. Retrieved from http://adum.um.edu.my/index.php/JMCL/article/view/16176