North Dakota court denies woman's $110,000 claim over home upgrades after breakup

Mary Roth sought to recover more than $110,000 she spent on improvements to a home she shared with her former partner after their relationship ended. The North Dakota Supreme Court rejected her unjust enrichment claim. The court held that Roth had to show the property owner actually gained a financial benefit from her spending. Her receipts did not establish that the upgrades raised the property's market value. As a result, she was not able to obtain repayment through this legal theory.