UNKOUTH

Unknown. The law French form of the Saxon "uncouth." Britt. c. 12. … [Read more...] about UNKOUTH

When goods have been stolen from some person unknown, they may be so described in the indictment; but if the owner be really known, an indictment alleging the property to belong to some person unknown is improper. … [Read more...] about UNKNOWN

A legal principle where someone who received a benefit which they did not deserve should not be able to retain the benefit without compensation to the party providing the enrichment. A concept of fairness and equity. A person who realizes that a paitner is painting the wrong car but stands silent allowing the painter to finish the job will not be able to retain the benefit … [Read more...] about UNJUST ENRICHMENT DOCTRINE

A legal doctrine to remedy the situation where one party to a contract or agreement unjustifiably benefits from the property or action of another and without compensation. The law provides an obligation of restitution to be made by the enriched party. … [Read more...] about UNJUST ENRICHMENT

That which is done against the perfect rights of another; that which is against the established law; that which is opposed to a law which is the test of right and wrong. … [Read more...] about UNJUST