Quasi-Contract
/ˈkwɑː.zaɪ ˈkɒn.trækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal obligation resembling a contract imposed by law to prevent unjust enrichment, despite no formal agreement between the parties.
The court imposed a quasi-contract to ensure the plaintiff was compensated for the benefit conferred.
Forms
- quasi-contracts
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Commentary
Quasi-contracts are not true contracts but legal constructs to enforce restitution; useful in cases lacking mutual assent.
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