e a contrary position. Invocation of the doctrine of estoppel is required in such circumstances lest a mockery be made of the search for truth."); Chautauqua County Federation of Sportsmens Club, Inc. v. Caflisch, 15 A.D.2d 260, 264 (4th Dep't 1962) ("Generally speaking, a party will not be permitted to occupy inconsistent positions or to t

e a contrary position. Invocation of the doctrine of estoppel is required in such circumstances lest a mockery be made of the search for truth."); Chautauqua County Federation of Sportsmens Club, Inc. v. Caflisch, 15 2d 260, 264 (4th Dep't 1962) ("Generally speaking, a party will not be permitted to occupy inconsistent positions or to take