Money Had and Received
/ˈmʌni hæd ənd rɪˈsiːvd/
Definitions
- (n.) A common law cause of action to recover money paid unjustly to another party.
The plaintiff filed a claim for money had and received after proving the defendant was unjustly enriched.
Forms
- money had and received
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Commentary
This cause of action is an equitable remedy used to prevent unjust enrichment, based on the defendant holding money that in equity belongs to the plaintiff; it is often treated as a form of restitution rather than a true contract claim.
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