Rough Hewn Lumber Company orally contracts with Joe for the purchase of five acres of Joe's timberland. Joe makes the transfer but Rough Hewn does not pay the price. The lack of a written contract could bar enforcement of this deal. If so,Joe could most likely recover on a theory of
A)rescission.
B)restitution.
C)liquidated damages.
D)quasi contract.

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Since there was no written contract, there is no clear evidence of an agreement between Joe and Rough Hewn. Therefore, a quasi contract could apply, under which Joe could seek restitution for the value of the timberland transferred.

Rough Hewn Lumber Company Orally Contracts with Joe for the Purchase