IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NOVA SCOTIA
Citation: Barager v. Bent, 2008 NSSC 207
Date: 20080702
Docket: SP 280020
Registry: Pictou
Between:
Barry Mahlon Barager
Plaintiff
v.
Susan Elaine Bent
Defendant
LIBRARY HEADING
Judge: The Honourable Justice C. Richard Coughlan
Heard: April 18, 2008, in Pictou, Nova Scotia
Written Decision: July 2, 2008
Subject: Restitution - Unjust Enrichment
Summary: The parties cohabited. The plaintiff claimed a constructive trust in property of the defendant, or alternatively, damages for unjust enrichment for farm chores and renovations to the defendant’s property during cohabitation, as well for certain of the plaintiff’s monies used to purchase various items and pay debts. The defendant counterclaimed for damages to her property.
Issue: Was there an unjust enrichment of the defendant?
Result: The defendant was unjustly enriched. The defendant’s counterclaim was dismissed.
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