Gillett v Holt

Gillett v Holt is a legal case from 2001 concerning equitable estoppel, where the court ruled in favor of Gillett, who had worked on a farm owned by Holt. Gillett had been promised ownership of the farm in the future but never received formal documentation. When Holt tried to deny Gillett's claim, the court found that it was unfair given Gillett’s contributions and reliance on Holt's promises. The decision highlighted the importance of fairness in agreements, even informal ones, emphasizing that one's actions and expectations can create binding obligations based on trust and reliance.