Upon the recommendation of a friend,Hope hires Joey to rewire her kitchen and he completes the work within the time agreed.Then Hope finds out that Joey is not a licensed electrician,and she refuses to pay him for the work.A court will enforce the agreement because otherwise Hope would be unjustly enriched.

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Joey not being a licensed electrician raises questions about his competency and the safety of the work he performed. Hope's refusal to pay could be seen as reasonable precaution on her part, rather than an attempt to unjustly enrich herself. Moreover, Joey's lack of licensure may violate state or local codes. Therefore, a court may not enforce the agreement.

Upon the Recommendation of a Friend,Hope Hires Joey to Rewire