What is the limitation period for an action seeking damages for unjust enrichment?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from McDonald v. McDonald, 2015 BCSC 951 (CanLII):
It is common ground that the limitation period for an action seeking a restitutionary order for unjust enrichment is six years: Moses v. Lower Nicola Indian Band, 2014 BCSC 643 at para. 45. Dean’s action was commenced in 2011; more than six years following the bail hearing.
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