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unjust enrichment claim in Wyoming

14 Wyoming opinions name it 1 courts 1989–2026 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Wyoming courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (17)

CaseFollowedCited
Jacoby v. Jacobygreen
wyo · 2004 · cited in 2 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2012–2022
2 sentences

2022Jacoby v. Jacoby, 2004 WY 140, ¶ 12 , 100 P.3d 852, 856 (Wyo. 2004); see also Nuhome Invs., LLC v. Weller, 2003 WY 171, ¶ 22 , 81 P.3d 940, 948 (Wyo. 2003); Elec.

2022Jacoby v. Jacoby, 2004 WY 140, ¶ 12 , 100 P.3d 852, 856 (Wyo. 2004); see also Nuhome Invs., LLC v. Weller, 2003 WY 171, ¶ 22 , 81 P.3d 940, 948 (Wyo. 2003); Elec.

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Pancratz Co. v. Kloefkorn-Ballard Construction/Development, Inc.green
wyo · 1986 · cited in 2 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 1989–1998
2 sentences

1998Without such payment, the party would be unjustly enriched.” Pancratz Company, Inc. v. Kloefkorn-Ballard Construction/Development, Inc., 720 P.2d 906, 908 (Wyo.1986) (quoting Montes v. Naismith and Trevino Construction Company, 459 S.W.2d 691, 694 (Tex.Ct.App.1970)).

1989Pancratz Company, Inc. v. Kloefkorn-Ballard Construction/Development, Inc., 720 P.2d 906, 908-09 (Wyo.1986).

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Bowles v. Sunrise Home Center, Inc.green
wyo · 1993 · cited in 2 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2001–2022
2 sentences

2022Id. (quoting Bowles, 847 P.2d at 1004 ). 4 [¶14] The fourth element of an unjust enrichment claim includes two separate requirements.

2022Id. (quoting Bowles, 847 P.2d at 1004 ). 4 [¶14] The fourth element of an unjust enrichment claim includes two separate requirements.

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Samuel Robinson and Kari L. Winfield v. Vernon Blackgreen
wyo · 2025 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026See, e.g., Robinson, ¶ 13, 564 P.3d at 1036 (discussing how the defendant had a history of paying plaintiff for the work she performed on defendant’s ranch).

2026See, e.g., Robinson, ¶ 13, 564 P.3d at 1036 (discussing how the defendant had a history of paying plaintiff for the work she performed on defendant’s ranch).

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Delores M. Statzer v. Lonnie D. Statzergreen
wyo · 2022 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026Statzer, ¶¶ 14-15, 517 P.3d at 579-80.

2026Statzer, ¶¶ 14-15, 517 P.3d at 579-80 .

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Nuhome Investments, LLC v. Wellergreen
wyo · 2003 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022Jacoby v. Jacoby, 2004 WY 140, ¶ 12 , 100 P.3d 852, 856 (Wyo. 2004); see also Nuhome Invs., LLC v. Weller, 2003 WY 171, ¶ 22 , 81 P.3d 940, 948 (Wyo. 2003); Elec.

2022Jacoby v. Jacoby, 2004 WY 140, ¶ 12 , 100 P.3d 852, 856 (Wyo. 2004); see also Nuhome Invs., LLC v. Weller, 2003 WY 171, ¶ 22 , 81 P.3d 940, 948 (Wyo. 2003); Elec.

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In Re Krohngreen
ariz · 2002 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003“There is no requirement that foreclosed property be sold for its appraised value, which may or may not reflect the price that could be obtained upon sale of the property.” World Savings and Loan Association v. Amerus Bank, 317 Ill.App.3d 772 , 251 Ill.Dec. 385 , 740 N.E.2d 466, 474 (2000). “ ‘[F]air market value’ presumes market conditions that, by definition, simply do not obtain in the context of a forced sale.” BFP v. Resolution Trust Corporation, 511 U.S. 531, 538 , 114 S.Ct. 1757 , 128 L.Ed.2d 556 (1994); see also Krohn v. Sweetheart Properties, Ltd., 203 Ariz. 205 , 52 P.3d 774, 780 (20

2003“There is no requirement that foreclosed property be sold for its appraised value, which may or may not reflect the price that could be obtained upon sale of the property.” World Savings and Loan Association v. Amerus Bank, 317 Ill.App.3d 772 , 251 Ill.Dec. 385 , 740 N.E.2d 466, 474 (2000). “ ‘[F]air market value’ presumes market conditions that, by definition, simply do not obtain in the context of a forced sale.” BFP v. Resolution Trust Corporation, 511 U.S. 531, 538 , 114 S.Ct. 1757 , 128 L.Ed.2d 556 (1994); see also Krohn v. Sweetheart Properties, Ltd., 203 Ariz. 205 , 52 P.3d 774, 780 (20

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Silver Dollar Motel, Inc. v. Taylor Electric Co.green
wyo · 1988 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003See Silver Dollar Motel, Inc. v. Taylor Elec Co., 761 P.2d 1006, 1009 (Wyo.1988).

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World Savings & Loan Ass'n v. Amerus Bankgreen
illappct · 2000 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003“There is no requirement that foreclosed property be sold for its appraised value, which may or may not reflect the price that could be obtained upon sale of the property.” World Savings and Loan Association v. Amerus Bank, 317 Ill.App.3d 772 , 251 Ill.Dec. 385 , 740 N.E.2d 466, 474 (2000). “ ‘[F]air market value’ presumes market conditions that, by definition, simply do not obtain in the context of a forced sale.” BFP v. Resolution Trust Corporation, 511 U.S. 531, 538 , 114 S.Ct. 1757 , 128 L.Ed.2d 556 (1994); see also Krohn v. Sweetheart Properties, Ltd., 203 Ariz. 205 , 52 P.3d 774, 780 (20

2003“There is no requirement that foreclosed property be sold for its appraised value, which may or may not reflect the price that could be obtained upon sale of the property.” World Savings and Loan Association v. Amerus Bank, 317 Ill.App.3d 772 , 251 Ill.Dec. 385 , 740 N.E.2d 466, 474 (2000). “ ‘[F]air market value’ presumes market conditions that, by definition, simply do not obtain in the context of a forced sale.” BFP v. Resolution Trust Corporation, 511 U.S. 531, 538 , 114 S.Ct. 1757 , 128 L.Ed.2d 556 (1994); see also Krohn v. Sweetheart Properties, Ltd., 203 Ariz. 205 , 52 P.3d 774, 780 (20

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Adkins v. Lawsongreen
wyo · 1995 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002Therefore, we will address the unjust enrichment claim as it was filed and presented to the district court, that being a claim for the loss of the good will of the business. [136] We set forth the elements of an unjust enrichment claim in Adkins v. Lawson, 892 P.2d 128, 131 (Wyo.1995), by holding that a party who is seeking damages on the basis of unjust enrichment must prove four elements: (1) Valuable services were rendered, or materials furnished, (2) to the party to be charged, (8) which services or materials were accepted, used and enjoyed by the party, and, (4) under such cireumstances w

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Eisele v. Ricegreen
wyo · 1997 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998Eisele v. Rice, 948 P.2d 1360, 1364 (Wyo.1997).

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Montes v. Naismith and Trevino Construction Co.green
texapp · 1970 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998Without such payment, the party would be unjustly enriched.” Pancratz Company, Inc. v. Kloefkorn-Ballard Construction/Development, Inc., 720 P.2d 906, 908 (Wyo.1986) (quoting Montes v. Naismith and Trevino Construction Company, 459 S.W.2d 691, 694 (Tex.Ct.App.1970)).

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State v. BHP Petroleum Co., Inc.green
wyo · 1991 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993State v. BHP Petroleum Co., 804 P.2d 671, 673 (Wyo.1991).

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O'S Gold Seed Co. v. United Agri-Products Financial Services, Inc.green
wyo · 1988 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991See also Independent Producers Marketing Corp. v. Cobb, 721 P.2d 1106 (Wyo. 1986). [2] The State demanded seven percent interest per annum for the period of time prior to June 1, 1982, on the basis of our decisions in O's Gold Seed Company v. United Agri-Products Financial Services, Inc., 761 P.2d 673 (Wyo. 1988), and Rissler & McMurry Company v. Atlantic Richfield Company, 559 P.2d 25 (Wyo. 1977). [3] The doctrine of unjust enrichment, or quantum meruit, provides for recovery of damages on a contract implied in equity." Johnson v. Anderson, 768 P.2d 18, 25 (Wyo. 1989). [4] The Rissler & McMur

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Johnson v. Andersongreen
wyo · 1989 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991See also Independent Producers Marketing Corp. v. Cobb, 721 P.2d 1106 (Wyo. 1986). [2] The State demanded seven percent interest per annum for the period of time prior to June 1, 1982, on the basis of our decisions in O's Gold Seed Company v. United Agri-Products Financial Services, Inc., 761 P.2d 673 (Wyo. 1988), and Rissler & McMurry Company v. Atlantic Richfield Company, 559 P.2d 25 (Wyo. 1977). [3] The doctrine of unjust enrichment, or quantum meruit, provides for recovery of damages on a contract implied in equity." Johnson v. Anderson, 768 P.2d 18, 25 (Wyo. 1989). [4] The Rissler & McMur

1991"The doctrine of unjust enrichment, or quantum meruit, provides for recovery of damages on a contract implied in equity.” Johnson v. Anderson, 768 P.2d 18, 25 (Wyo.1989). .

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Independent Producers Marketing Corp. v. Cobbgreen
wyo · 1986 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991See also Independent Producers Marketing Corp. v. Cobb, 721 P.2d 1106 (Wyo. 1986). [2] The State demanded seven percent interest per annum for the period of time prior to June 1, 1982, on the basis of our decisions in O's Gold Seed Company v. United Agri-Products Financial Services, Inc., 761 P.2d 673 (Wyo. 1988), and Rissler & McMurry Company v. Atlantic Richfield Company, 559 P.2d 25 (Wyo. 1977). [3] The doctrine of unjust enrichment, or quantum meruit, provides for recovery of damages on a contract implied in equity." Johnson v. Anderson, 768 P.2d 18, 25 (Wyo. 1989). [4] The Rissler & McMur

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Rissler & McMurry Co. v. Atlantic Richfield Co.green
wyo · 1977 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991The State principally relies upon the unjust enrichment analysis utilized in Rissler & McMurry Company v. Atlantic Richfield Company, 559 P.2d 25 (Wyo. 1977).

1991See also Independent Producers Marketing Corp. v. Cobb, 721 P.2d 1106 (Wyo. 1986). [2] The State demanded seven percent interest per annum for the period of time prior to June 1, 1982, on the basis of our decisions in O's Gold Seed Company v. United Agri-Products Financial Services, Inc., 761 P.2d 673 (Wyo. 1988), and Rissler & McMurry Company v. Atlantic Richfield Company, 559 P.2d 25 (Wyo. 1977). [3] The doctrine of unjust enrichment, or quantum meruit, provides for recovery of damages on a contract implied in equity." Johnson v. Anderson, 768 P.2d 18, 25 (Wyo. 1989). [4] The Rissler & McMur

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
Redland v. Redland green
wyo · 2012
2 sentences

2022Redland, ¶ 146, 288 P.3d at 1205–06 (quoting Jacoby, ¶ 13, 100 P.3d at 856 ).

2022Wholesale Supply Co., 2015 WY 105, ¶ 29 , 356 P.3d at 261–62; Redland, 2012 WY 148, ¶ 138 , 288 P.3d at 1203 ; Roussalis, 979 P.2d at 496 . [¶51] To succeed on her unjust enrichment claim, Ms. Eaton was required to show that the Estate would be unjustly enriched if it did not pay her for the services she rendered to Mr. Iversen.

22022–2022
Mantle v. N. Star Energy & Constr. LLC green
wyo · 2019
1 sentence

2024We need not decide, however, whether Summit established those elements because we cannot find that the district court abused its discretion when it concluded Summit had failed to prove its damages. [¶26] In general, “a plaintiff has the burden of producing evidence to prove his damages to a reasonable degree of certainty.” Gill, ¶ 34, 512 P.3d at 981 (citing Mantle, ¶ 78, 437 P.3d at 786 ).

12024–2024
Roussalis v. Apollo Electric Co. green
wyo · 1999
1 sentence

2022Wholesale Supply Co., 2015 WY 105, ¶ 29 , 356 P.3d at 261–62; Redland, 2012 WY 148, ¶ 138 , 288 P.3d at 1203 ; Roussalis, 979 P.2d at 496 . [¶51] To succeed on her unjust enrichment claim, Ms. Eaton was required to show that the Estate would be unjustly enriched if it did not pay her for the services she rendered to Mr. Iversen.

12022–2022
Electrical Wholesale Supply Co., Inc. v. Alane Fraser and M.J. Bishop Concrete & Construction, Inc. green
wyo · 2015
2 sentences

2022Wholesale Supply Co., 2015 WY 105, ¶ 29 , 356 P.3d at 261–62; Redland, 2012 WY 148, ¶ 138 , 288 P.3d at 1203 ; Roussalis, 979 P.2d at 496 . [¶51] To succeed on her unjust enrichment claim, Ms. Eaton was required to show that the Estate would be unjustly enriched if it did not pay her for the services she rendered to Mr. Iversen.

2022Wholesale Supply Co., 2015 WY 105, ¶ 29 , 356 P.3d at 261–62; Redland, 2012 WY 148, ¶ 138 , 288 P.3d at 1203 ; Roussalis, 979 P.2d at 496 . [¶51] To succeed on her unjust enrichment claim, Ms. Eaton was required to show that the Estate would be unjustly enriched if it did not pay her for the services she rendered to Mr. Iversen.

12022–2022
Robinson v. Robinson green
illappct · 1981
2 sentences

2004Ms. Jacoby "expected to be paid" for her efforts in building the home by being allowed to live in the home. [¶ 26] In Robinson v. Robinson, 100 Ill.App.3d 437 , 57 Ill.Dec. 532 , 429 N.E.2d 183 (1981), the court affirmed imposition of an equitable lien in a case brought by a woman against her former parents-in-law to establish her interest in property belonging to them to which she voluntarily and without their consent made substantial improvements.

2004Ms. Jacoby "expected to be paid" for her efforts in building the home by being allowed to live in the home. [¶ 26] In Robinson v. Robinson, 100 Ill.App.3d 437 , 57 Ill.Dec. 532 , 429 N.E.2d 183 (1981), the court affirmed imposition of an equitable lien in a case brought by a woman against her former parents-in-law to establish her interest in property belonging to them to which she voluntarily and without their consent made substantial improvements.

12004–2004
BFP v. Resolution Trust Corporation green
scotus · 1994
2 sentences

2003“There is no requirement that foreclosed property be sold for its appraised value, which may or may not reflect the price that could be obtained upon sale of the property.” World Savings and Loan Association v. Amerus Bank, 317 Ill.App.3d 772 , 251 Ill.Dec. 385 , 740 N.E.2d 466, 474 (2000). “ ‘[F]air market value’ presumes market conditions that, by definition, simply do not obtain in the context of a forced sale.” BFP v. Resolution Trust Corporation, 511 U.S. 531, 538 , 114 S.Ct. 1757 , 128 L.Ed.2d 556 (1994); see also Krohn v. Sweetheart Properties, Ltd., 203 Ariz. 205 , 52 P.3d 774, 780 (20

2003“There is no requirement that foreclosed property be sold for its appraised value, which may or may not reflect the price that could be obtained upon sale of the property.” World Savings and Loan Association v. Amerus Bank, 317 Ill.App.3d 772 , 251 Ill.Dec. 385 , 740 N.E.2d 466, 474 (2000). “ ‘[F]air market value’ presumes market conditions that, by definition, simply do not obtain in the context of a forced sale.” BFP v. Resolution Trust Corporation, 511 U.S. 531, 538 , 114 S.Ct. 1757 , 128 L.Ed.2d 556 (1994); see also Krohn v. Sweetheart Properties, Ltd., 203 Ariz. 205 , 52 P.3d 774, 780 (20

12003–2003
Zitterkopf v. Bradbury green
wyo · 1989
2 sentences

1991In Zitterkopf v. Bradbury, 783 P.2d 1142 (Wyo. 1989), we reiterated that our standard of review in the unjust enrichment/quantum meruit cases places the burden of proof upon the party asserting that theory.

1991In Zitterkopf v. Bradbury, 783 P.2d 1142 (Wyo.1989), we reiterated that our standard of review in the unjust enrichment/quantum meruit cases places the burden of proof upon the party asserting that theory.

11991–1991

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WY § Wyo. Stat. § 1-23-105 (3)

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Where else courts name it

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