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Suppose someone ordered supplies totaling over $1,000. When he picked up the purchase, he was issued a refund that the order was canceled. He now has all the products he ordered and was not charged. This was not due to him canceling the order; the employee did so wrongfully.
Ignoring morals, is there legal obligation for him to attempt to return the refund? Does this fall under unjust enrichment? If so, to what extent must he try?
Ignoring morals, is there legal obligation for him to attempt to return the refund?
No, but he must pay for the goods if the supplier asks.
Does this fall under unjust enrichment?
No. This is simply a contract law issue. The person is contractually obliged to pay for the goods and, in the present circumstances, they haven’t done so.
If so, to what extent must he try?
He doesn’t have to make an active effort to pay but he can if he likes. However, if and when the vendor realises their mistake and asks for payment, it must be made in a reasonable time.
