Century Electric Co. v. Terminal Railroad Ass'n of St. Louis

PRITCHARD, Commissioner.

Appellant sought judgment on the theory of unjust enrichment against respondent for the value of a travelling crane situated on the latter’s premises (a portion of which was going to be condemned for highway purposes) which had, since June 1, 1926, been under written lease to appellant. The prayer for damages was $95,000. Upon respondent’s motion for judgment on the pleadings the trial court dismissed appellant’s petition and the propriety of that action is now before this court.

Count II of the petition alleges that on June 1, 1926, the parties entered into a…