The appellant and respondent lived in a common law relationship for 12 years, during which the appellant provided unpaid domestic services and maintained the respondent's property.
After separation, the appellant claimed an interest in the property based on unjust enrichment.
The Supreme Court of Canada held that the provision of unpaid domestic services can give rise to a claim for unjust enrichment and that a constructive trust is an appropriate remedy where a monetary award is inadequate.
The Court restored the trial judge's decision awarding the appellant the property.
