Unjust Enrichment in Australia 2011

Abstract

A digest, summary and commentary on Australian Caselaw on Unjust Enrichment and restitution in the year 2011. Considers amongst may other cases the high Court's decisions in Equuscorp Pty Ltd v Haxton [2012] HCA 7 (on illegal transactions) and HIH Claims Support Ltd v Insurance Australia Ltd [2011] HCA 3 (on contribution rights). Also digests and considers the significant federal court decision in Grimaldi v Chameleon Mining NL (No 2) [2012] FCAFC 6, where Justice Paul Finn gave his final judgment.

Keywords: Unjust Enrichment, Restitution, Australia, Equuscorp Pty Ltd v Haxton [2012] HCA 7, Grimaldi v Chameleon Mining