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Contractual Interpretation and Promissory Estoppel Admissibility

Numéro de cause ATAS/559/2007
Autorité / Tribunal
Juridiction Suisse · Canton de Genève (CH-GE)
Date de la décision
Issue du litige Partiellement admis (Partially Allowed)
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The petitioner sought review of a decision concerning the admissibility and interpretation of certain evidence in a civil matter, specifically challenging whether extrinsic evidence was properly considered to modify a written agreement, and contesting the application of a legal doctrine regarding promissory estoppel in the context of contractual modifications. The court reasoned that the evidence was admissible to clarify the intent behind the written terms, as the contractual language was ambiguous when applied to the factual circumstances, and ultimately concluded that the elements necessary to establish promissory estoppel were satisfied based on the parties' demonstrable reliance on the oral assurances, thereby upholding the lower court's ruling on the substantive issue.

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Art. 66 al. 1 LTF; Contractual Interpretation and Promissory Estoppel Admissibility: The court reasoned that the evidence was admissible to clarify the intent behind the written terms, as the contractual language was ambiguous when applied to the factual circumstances, and ultimately concluded that the elements necessary to establish promissory estoppel were satisfied based on the parties' demonstrable reliance on the oral assurances, thereby upholding the lower court's ruling on the substantive issue.

Mots-clés

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interprétation du contrat motivation sur le fond doctrine juridique contrat possessoire principe de l'estoppel expertise juridique

Dispositions légales citées

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Art. 66 al. 1 LTF
Cited in the final order regarding the imposition of court costs.
Généré par l'IA
A/2245/2003
Contract Interpretation and Evidence Admissibility Review
A/2375/2007
Contractual Ambiguity and Admissibility of Extrinsic Evidence
A/1364/2001
Extrinsic Evidence Admissibility in Contract Interpretation
A/3804/2006
Contract Interpretation and Extrinsic Evidence Rule Affirmance
A/2332/2003
Contract Interpretation and Extrinsic Evidence

Questions juridiques clés extraites par Legislator

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Art. 66 al. 1 LTF

Cited in the final order regarding the imposition of court costs.

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