Legal Definitions - in pais

Definition: In pais (in payorpays) means outside court or legal proceedings. It is a Law French term that means "in the country."

Example:Equitable estoppel is a type of estoppel that can occur in pais. For example, if a person makes a false statement or conceals material facts, and another person relies on that statement or concealment to their detriment, the first person may be estopped from denying the truth of the statement or concealment.

Explanation: This means that if someone makes a false statement or conceals material facts, and another person relies on that statement or concealment to their detriment, the first person cannot later deny the truth of the statement or concealment. This is because the second person relied on the statement or concealment and would be harmed if the first person were allowed to deny it.