action for money had and received

At common law, an action by which the plaintiff could recover money paid to the defendant, the money usu. being recoverable because (1) the money had been paid by mistake or under compulsion, or (2) the consideration was insufficient. [Cases: Implied and Constructive Contracts 10–25. C.J.S. Implied and Constructive Contracts §§ 11–23.]
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