Question

Scenario 1:

Child A mistakenly deposits a significant amount of money into the bank account of their neighbor, Mr. B. Upon realizing the mistake, Child A requests Mr. B to return the money. However, Mr. B refuses to do so, arguing that it was not his fault and he is entitled to keep the money. Child A, being a law student, is aware of the principles of unjust enrichment.

Question 1: Discuss the concept of unjust enrichment under the Civil Code of the Philippines. Can Child A recover the money from Mr. B? Explain your answer.

Scenario 2:

Company X hires the services of Company Y to conduct a market research survey. Both companies agree on a fixed fee for the services rendered. However, after the completion of the project, Company X discovers that Company Y also sold the survey findings to another company for a substantial amount of money without their knowledge and consent.

Question 2: Apply the provisions on unjust enrichment in the Civil Code of the Philippines to the scenario above. Can Company X claim for the additional profit made by Company Y? Discuss.