Kleinwort Benson Ltd v Birmingham City Council

Kleinwort Benson Ltd v Birmingham City Council is a legal case involving the issue of mistaken payments. The court ruled that if a payment is made by mistake, the recipient may need to return the money, even if they weren't aware of the mistake. In this case, Birmingham City Council received money they shouldn’t have, and the court decided they had to repay it. This case highlights the principle that unjust enrichment—gaining a benefit at someone else's expense—is not permitted, emphasizing fairness in financial transactions and the legal obligations that arise from errors in payment.