Town Concrete Pipe of Washington, Inc. v. Redford

Ringold, A.C.J.

Appellant, Walter E. Heller and Company, appeals the trial court's judgment that respondent, Art Redford d/b/a Redford Construction Company, is entitled to $20,000 damages as unjust enrichment.

This case presents three issues for consideration. Can a construction lender defeat a contractor's claim under RCW 60.04.210 by refusing to make further disbursements and foreclosing on the security? Did enactment of RCW 60.04-.210 abolish unjust enrichment as a remedy available to contractors against lenders? Did the court err in concluding that the doctrine of unjust enrichment was…