Christy v. Campbell

Plaintiff appeals from a trial court decision granting defendant’s motion for summary judgment on defendant’s counterclaims for unjust enrichment and money had and received in connection with plaintiffs alleged conversion of money paid to plaintiff by defendant for the benefit of a third party. We reverse.

Plaintiff, Alex Christy, is an attorney who represented Mr. and Mrs. Paul McKenzie in various legal matters. The McKenzies became indebted to Christy for legal fees. As security for payment of those fees, the McKenzies conveyed their home to Christy. The deed showed absolute title in Christy…