Elledge v. Friberg-Cooper Water Supply Corp.

This case reaffirms that unjust enrichment claims are governed by the two-year statute of limitations.

In August 2000, Wichita County contracted with petitioner Bobby Elledge to improve waterline service to its rural residents, including members of respondent Friberg-Cooper Water Supply Corporation. Although the contract required El-ledge to provide his own insurance and equipment, he nevertheless submitted invoices for these items to Friberg-Cooper, which promptly and voluntarily paid them despite not being a party to the contract.

On August 30, 2004, more than two years but less than four…