Restitution for Unjust Enrichment

Restitution for unjust enrichment occurs when one person unfairly benefits at another’s expense, and the law requires the benefit to be returned. It ensures fairness by preventing someone from keeping money or property they shouldn’t have received, especially when there's no valid legal reason for the benefit. This concept helps correct situations where to retain the benefit would be unjust, such as accidental payments or services rendered without a contract. Ultimately, restitution aims to restore the injured party to the position they were in before the benefit was conferred.