Lance has a contract with Smith to resurface a driveway at the Smith residence. Lance by mistake stops at the Jones residence and resurfaces Jones' driveway. Jones lives next door to Smith and knows that Lance is at the wrong residence. Jones, however, says nothing and watches while Lance resurfaces his driveway. Is Jones under any contractual obligation to pay Lance for resurfacing his driveway? Explain your answer.

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The Answer of Lance has a contract with Smith to resurface a driveway at the Smith residence. Lance by mistake stops at the Jones residence and resurfaces Jones' driveway. Jones lives next door to Smith and knows that Lance is at the wrong residence. Jones, however, says nothing and watches while Lance resurfaces his driveway. Is Jones under any contractual obligation to pay Lance for resurfacing his driveway? Explain your answer.

Lance Has a Contract with Smith to Resurface a Driveway