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Estoppel
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What is the primary purpose of estoppel?
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To prevent a person from asserting a right or claim that is inconsistent with a previous statement or action.
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Estoppel is a legal principle that prevents a person from asserting a right or claim that is inconsistent with a previous statement or action. This is done to prevent people from making contradictory statements or taking contradictory actions, which can lead to confusion and injustice.