Ricketts v. Schothorn
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| Ricketts v. Schothorn | |
| Court | Supreme Court of Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Citation | 57 Neb. 51 77 N.W. 365 |
| Date decided | 1898 |
Facts
Plaintiff grandfather promised to pay defendant $6,000 if she quit her job. She quit her job, he died.
Rules
When the plaintiff is influenced by the defendant to alter his position on the faith of the promise, promissory estoppel may allow him to recover.
