Chesus v. Watts

I would decline to embrace the concept of a third party theory of recovery under promissory estoppel in this ease.

I find it easy to sympathize with the plight of the homeowners. However, allowing this type of recovery molds the case into a form unrecognizable to the parties or the trial judge. This concept of relief has not been accepted in Missouri and was not pled, tried or argued at either the trial or appellate level. I would not breathe life into it at this juncture. Additionally, I do not believe plaintiffs can prevail on their original theories of fraud and misrepresentation and breach…