Scope

Restitution Law Review publishes original and scholarly research, case notes and commentaries, book reviews covering a broad range of topics within restitution law and related areas of private law. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
Restitution and unjust enrichment principles
Common law and equitable restitution
Comparative restitution law
Remedies and damages in restitution
Proprietary claims, tracing, and recovery of assets
Contribution and subrogation
Interaction of restitution with contract, tort, and fiduciary obligations
Theoretical and doctrinal analysis of restitutionary remedies
Private law perspectives on unjust enrichment and restitution

In addition to its core thematic focus, the journal welcomes comparative and doctrinal legal scholarship that enhances understanding of restitutionary principles across jurisdictions and legal systems.

The scope of special issues is determined by the editorial board and will be clearly defined in the relevant call for papers or issue description. Special issues are generally intended to encourage interdisciplinary scholarship and may include contributions from related disciplines. Full details regarding the thematic focus and submission requirements of special issues will be formally announced on the journal’s website.