Office of Personnel Management v. Richmond
The Conclusion
**The Supreme Court held that equitable estoppel cannot be applied against the government to compel payment from the Treasury contrary to a statutory appropriation.** The Appropriations Clause bars judge-made equitable remedies that override Congress's spending decisions.
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Case Analysis
Overview
Held that equitable estoppel cannot be applied against the government to compel payment of money from the Treasury contrary to a statutory appropriation. The Appropriations Clause bars judge-made equitable remedies that override Congress's spending decisions.
Conclusion
**The Supreme Court held that equitable estoppel cannot be applied against the government to compel payment from the Treasury contrary to a statutory appropriation.** The Appropriations Clause bars judge-made equitable remedies that override Congress's spending decisions.
Notes
Foundation for government immunity from equitable estoppel claims. Relevant to Keathley analysis.
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