Pinnel's case and promissory estoppel
Literature review:
Pinnel's Case was criticized of its unfairness judgment because Pinnel could go back on his promise that he had made to Cole.
There were 4 main criticisms responded to this rule which were stated by Hickling. The first criticism is that "The Rule Of Pinnel's Case" is a dictum. However, it had been used for 200 to 300 years until Dening J developed the promissory estoppel.
Next, it is also criticized as it illegally extended the …
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Parker. 'Australian Legal System'. Lecture Note Summary. http://www.business.vu.edu.au/blo2206/shenyang%20lecture%20notes.htm (18 Sept. 2005)
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