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High Court dismisses action against estate of plaintiff's father based on promissory estoppel, on the grounds that the statutory limitation period had expired.
Probate - estoppel - alleged representation by testators that their child would inherit the family home - alleged contributions - application to dismiss - abuse of process - s. 9 of the Civil Liability Act 1961 - previous dismissal of claim under section 117 (failure to make proper provision for child) - withdrawal of appeal to Supreme Court - issue of promissory estoppel raised during s 117 action - s 9(2), 1961 Act - action against estate of deceased - contract or quasi contract action - limitation of actions - whether cause of action accrued on or before death.
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