What are the two principal ways to measure a restitutionary benefit?
QUESTION
When do courts ordinarily award reliance damages instead of expectation damages?
QUESTION
Why is an officious intermeddler denied restitution?
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ANSWER
The benefit was conferred without request or justification, so retaining it is not unjust. The law will not compel payment for benefits forced on someone without a reason such as emergency.