'''Equitable estoppel''' is a defense against an attempt by someone to benefit from changing his position, when the other side in a lawsuit had relied on his prior position. It is a judicially created doctrine that focuses on the interests of justice, [[morality]], and fairness. | '''Equitable estoppel''' is a defense against an attempt by someone to benefit from changing his position, when the other side in a lawsuit had relied on his prior position. It is a judicially created doctrine that focuses on the interests of justice, [[morality]], and fairness. |