Restitutionary measure

Question 1

What are the restitutionary measure of damages

Answer 1

Aim to stop unjust enrichment

Question 2

Example

Answer 2

Ag v Blake - UK ex spy wrote a book disclosing confidential secrets despite his confidentiality agreement. Publisher was yet to pay book profit of $90k. Govt. sued to prevent him from receiving it.

This is an exceptional circumstance where restitutionary damages should be awarded: Govt. had legitimate interest in Blake’s silence, matter of national importance. Should be no incentive to breach spy confidentiality clauses.