Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices: 12.3.2.4.1 General
In some cases, restitution or out-of-pocket damages may be preferable to the consumer over other forms of damage calculations. Courts are normally generous in allowing restitution.139 Equitable defenses such as laches should not be applied to wholly defeat a restitution claim, although the court may weigh these issues along with the other equities when fashioning a remedy.140