What is Unjust enrichment?
Occurs when a person benefits unfairly by chance, mistake or another's misfortune for which the one enriched has not paid or worked, and morally and ethically should not keep. A person who has been unjustly enriched at the expense of another must legally return the unfairly kept money or benefits.
Further Reading
For more detailed information, see our related Torts terms:
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