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Promissory Estoppel In Washington, Joseph D. Weinstein

Washington Law Review

This comment clarifies the considerable confusion that befogs the promissory estoppel doctrine in Washington. Part I discusses situations in which a promisee, though unable to establish a traditional contract, can invoke promissory estoppel to obtain relief. Part II examines the elements of promissory estoppel identified in Hill and illustrates their application in various fact patterns.