Restitution

Restitution is essentially a return to, or restoration of, a previous state or position and an order for restitution requires the defendant to give up his or her gain to the plaintiff.

Originally, restitution was based on implied promise and known as “quasi-contract”. Now it is used to prevent unjust enrichment in defined circumstances. It acts to restore to the rightful owner something that has been unjustly taken away, lost, or surrendered.

See Restitution.