What is the test for unjust enrichment for domestic services?
Alberta, Canada
The following excerpt is from Lakusta v. Jones, 1997 CanLII 14903 (AB QB):
The concept of unjust enrichment for domestic services was described in Becker v. Pettkus (1980), 1980 CanLII 22 (SCC), 19 R.F.L. (2d) 165 (S.C.C.). Three requirements were set out that must be present in order for a court to find that an unjust enrichment has occurred. There must be: a. an enrichment, b. a corresponding deprivation, c. absence of any juristic reason for the enrichment.
In Becker v. Pettkus, an unmarried woman successfully claimed against her male partner for compensation for the services performed during their relationship.
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