What is the difference between expressing trust and constructing trust and unjust enrichment?

Alberta, Canada


The following excerpt is from Anthony v. Berger, 2008 ABQB 410 (CanLII):

The issue of the difference between express trust and constructing trusts and unjust enrichment was explored by Justice Read in Lupul v. Carlson, [2005] A.J. No. 680.

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