Soderholm v. Kosty
Justice Court of Village of Horseheads, New York
676 N.Y.S.2d 850 (N.Y. 1998)
Relevant factsFree
During a year-long relationship, Soderholm (plaintiff) paid various expenses for co-lessee Kosty (defendant), including her $770.25 share of rent under their joint apartment lease, and kept an unsigned ledger totaling $2,500 in other expenses; after the relationship ended, Soderholm sued for restitution under implied contract, unjust enrichment, and express contract theories.
IssueFree
Whether a plaintiff must provide evidence establishing a verbal express contract to warrant reimbursement of expenses incurred while cohabitating.