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Equuscorp Pty Ltd v Haxton

(2012) 246 CLR 498
JurisdictionAustralia
Year2012
Statusunclear

Key Principle

Restitution for money paid under illegal contracts. Unjust enrichment claim can succeed notwithstanding illegality of the underlying transaction, depending on statutory policy.

Area of Law

equity

Related Cases

Australian Financial Services and Leasing Pty Ltd v Hills Industries Ltd (2014) 253 CLR 560
Friend v Brooker (2009) 239 CLR 129
Giumelli v Giumelli (Estoppel Remedy) [1999] HCA 10

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