Edinburgh v. Edinburgh’s Empirical Analysis

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3 state decisions

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1. “We find that defendant is entitled to recover under a theory of detrimental reliance. In order to recover under this theory, a plaintiff must prove that: (1) a representation was made; (2) justifiable reliance upon that representation; and (3) a change in position to one's detriment because of the reliance, La.Civ.C. art. 1967; John Bailey Contractor, Inc. v. State, Dept. of Tr. & Dev., 439 So.2d 1055 (La.1983). Defendant has met these requirements. Based upon Ms. Dorsey's verbal promise to leave the house to him and his wife, which was later reduced to writing, he assumed certain financial responsibilities. He was under no obligation to assume these responsibilities, but did so in reasonable reliance upon Ms. Dorsey's promise. Defendant, therefore, is entitled to recover for the money he expended on the house in reliance upon Ms. Dorsey's promise that he would inherit an undivided one-half interest therein.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 663 So. 2d 480 - Gray v. McCormick