Procedure

Judicial Estoppel

/ joo-DISH-ul eh-STOP-ul /

Definition

Preventing a party from taking a position inconsistent with a prior successful one.

Used in Context

“Judicial estoppel barred the party from switching positions after prevailing.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: judicialis, of a court

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