The courts may impose obligations on one party to a dispute to avoid unjust enrichment to the other party. This is called:
A) unenforceable contract
B) voidable contract
C) implied contract
D) void contract
E) quasi-contract

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The situation described in the question is a classic example of a quasi-contract. A quasi-contract is not a contract in the traditional sense but rather a legal theory that allows the courts to impose obligations on one party to avoid unjust enrichment to the other party. Quasi-contracts are also known as implied-in-law contracts or constructive contracts.

The Courts May Impose Obligations on One Party to a Dispute