August 28, 2025
Jorden v Money [1854] UKHL J50 (07 June 1854)
Jorden repeatedly assured Money she would not enforce a debt, inducing Money to marry. The House of Lords held this statement of future intention was not a misrepresentation of existing fact, so did not create a legally binding estoppel. Facts The respondent, Miss Louisa Money, was contemplating marriage. Her brother, Charles Money, was indebted for £1200 to the family of the appellant, Mrs. Jorden. This debt, secured by a bond, was a subject of concern during the marriage settlement negotiations. Mrs. Jorden repeatedly and explicitly assured Miss Money, her solicitor, and others that she would “absolutely and entirely abandon the
