What is the test for a claim for unjust enrichment?

British Columbia, Canada


The following excerpt is from Guinn v. McArthur, 1997 CanLII 1884 (BC SC):

A claim for unjust enrichment may lie with respect to property acquired prior to commencement of the relationship, it being sufficient to show a contribution relating to the preservation, maintenance or improvement of the property: Sorochan v. Sorochan, 1986 CanLII 23 (SCC), [1986] 2 S.C.R. 38. Generally speaking, a claimant will not expect to share in appreciation (or depreciation) in value prior to commencement or subsequent to termination of the relationship. Unjust Enrichment in this case

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