We have all envied, or maybe abhorred, the skilled professional athlete who suddenly demands, and receives a contract enhancement or extension. The impetus is often some other similar athlete being awarded an extravagant sum in contractual negotiations which alters the fair market value of the contracts in that sport. Well, if it works in professional […]
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Unjust Enrichment in Civil Litigation
Unjust enrichment is an equitable cause of action. It stems from an ancient principle that no person should be allowed to benefit (be enriched) at another’s expense (deprivation) without there being some valid reason in law for this to have occurred. The remedy is made in equity through a restoration (restitution). In effect, the benefit […]