Unjust Enrichment for Services Under Void Contract
Synthèse Legislator
Généré par l'IAA party who accepted services performed under an agreement subsequently declared null and void, but without challenging the validity of the agreement upon receipt, is nonetheless liable to pay a reasonable sum for the benefit derived from those services, as this liability arises from the principle of unjust enrichment, not the void contract itself, which the court upheld to prevent inequitable gain.
Regeste Legislator
Généré par l'IAUnjust Enrichment for Services Under Void Contract: A party who accepted services performed under an agreement subsequently declared null and void, but without challenging the validity of the agreement upon receipt, is nonetheless liable to pay a reasonable sum for the benefit derived from those services, as this liability arises from the principle of unjust enrichment, not the void contract itself, which the court upheld to prevent inequitable gain.