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Leading Case
limitationlack of consentat the expense ofknowing receipt
Esben Finance Ltd and others v Wong Hou-Lianq Neil
[2022] SGCA(I) 1; [2022] 1 SLR 136
Key Principle
Unjust enrichment is an independent cause of action not caught by the Limitation Act's contract/tort bar; 'lack of consent' is a recognised unjust factor; the 'at the expense of' enquiry follows a direct-conferral approach.
Area of Law
Equity, Trusts & Restitution
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