Chapter 2 - CHAPTER 2 CONTRACT AND PROMISSORY ESTOPPEL CLAIMS

• Jurisdiction: Colorado

Chapter 2 CONTRACT AND PROMISSORY ESTOPPEL CLAIMS

Barry D. Roseman, Esq.
Laurie J. Rust, Esq.

SYNOPSIS

§ 2.1 EXPRESS CONTRACTS

§ 2.1.1—Contracts For A Specific Term
§ 2.1.2—Breach Of Contract To Pay Compensation Or To Provide Work
§ 2.1.3—Oral Agreements
§ 2.1.4—Contracts For Permanent Employment
§ 2.1.5—Due-Process Claims For Public Employees
§ 2.1.6—Arbitration
§ 2.1.7—Other Issues
§ 2.1.8—General Principles Of Construction

§ 2.2 GOOD FAITH AND FAIR DEALING

§ 2.2.1—Express Covenant Of Good Faith And Fair Dealing
§ 2.2.2—Implied Covenant Of Good Faith And Fair Dealing

§ 2.3 IMPLIED CONTRACTS

§ 2.3.1—What Is Covered
§ 2.3.2—Disclaimers
§ 2.3.3—Knowledge Of And Reliance Upon Employer Practices

§ 2.4 PROMISSORY ESTOPPEL

§ 2.4.1—Historical Background
§ 2.4.2—Status Of Doctrine Today
§ 2.4.3—Claims Against Governmental Entities
§ 2.4.4—Some Distinctions Between Promissory Estoppel And Breach Of Contract Claims
§ 2.4.5—Effect Of Disclaimers

§ 2.5 DEFENSES

§ 2.5.1—Statute Of Frauds
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