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NeCede's

Maxim 4.6.7

No one ought to be enriched by another's loss.

Nemo debet alterius jactura locupletari.

Source: Dig. 6, 1, 48, 65; 2 Kent, Comm. 336; Jenk. Cent. 4; Weisman, 61a Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational

Explanation

The principle of unjust enrichment gives rise to restitution — what is gained at another's expense must be restored.

Where this applies

  • A bank profits from charging unauthorized fees on someone's account.
  • A company enriches itself by keeping payments it has no right to.

Legal domains

commercialequity

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 4.6.7 — No one ought to be enriched by another's loss. — Dig. 6, 1, 48, 65; 2 Kent, Comm. 336; Jenk. Cent. 4; Weisman, 61a (Nemo debet alterius jactura locupletari.)

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