Able is involved in an automobile accident and is injured. While he is unconscious, the police call an ambulance which takes him to a hospital. Able is treated at the hospital and released a day later. The hospital sends him a bill for $4,500, which Able refuses to pay, claiming it is too high and he never consented to the treatment because he was unconscious. Able:
A) has entered into a unilateral contract with the hospital and therefore will have to pay the bill.
B) will have to pay the hospital, because this is a quasi-contractual agreement.
C) has entered into an implied in fact contract with the hospital.
D) and the hospital have entered into a bilateral contract, the terms of which require that he pay the bill.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A quasi-contract is an obligation imposed by law to prevent unjust enrichment. Even though Able did not consent due to being unconscious, the hospital provided necessary services, and thus he is liable to pay under a quasi-contract.

Able Is Involved in an Automobile Accident and Is Injured