Broten v. Broten’s Empirical Analysis

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4 state decisions

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1. “[a] determination of unjust enrichment is a conclusion of law 'because it holds that a certain state of facts is contrary to equity,' and therefore, a district court's determination whether there has been unjust enrichment is fully reviewable.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. Twete v. Mullin · Nelson v. Mattson

2. “Unjust enrichment is a broad, equitable doctrine which rests upon quasi or constructive contracts implied by law to prevent a person from unjustly enriching himself at the expense of another. To recover under a theory of unjust enrichment, the plaintiff must prove: (1) an enrichment, (2) an impoverishment, (3) a connection between the enrichment and the impoverishment, (4) the absence of a justification for the enrichment and impoverishment, and (5) the absence of a remedy provided by law. The theory may be invoked when a person has and retains money or benefits which in justice and equity belong to another. For a complainant to recover, it is sufficient if another has, without justification, obtained a benefit at the direct expense of the complainant, who then has no legal means of retrieving it. The essential element in recovering under the theory is the receipt of a benefit by the defendant from the plaintiff which would be inequitable to retain without paying for its value.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Twete v. Mullin