Does the doctrine of equitable estoppel still apply when one party is not aware of the facts?
federal, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Miranda v. Bank of Am. N.A. (In re Miranda), Adv. No. 2:19-ap-01079-ER, BAP No. CC-19-1206-LGS (B.A.P. 9th Cir. 2020):
equitable estoppel knows the true facts, the doctrine may still apply if that party reasonably relied on the other party's statement or conduct in failing to act. Id. (citing Stitt v. Williams, 919 F.2d 516, 522 (9th Cir. 1990)).
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