Unjust Enrichment

Definition

A legal doctrine allowing recovery when someone benefits unfairly at another's expense without legal justification. It's how you get paid back when someone enriches themselves on your dime.

Example Usage

The defendant was held liable for unjust enrichment from using the plaintiff's intellectual property.

Origin

Equitable law doctrine developed to prevent unfair gain

Fun Fact

Unjust enrichment claims often provide an alternative theory when a specific contract claim fails

Source: Equity and remedies law

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