The doctrine of quasi-contracts is predominantly based on a(n)
A) reciprocal contract.
B) implied-in-law contract.
C) express contract.
D) bilateral contract.
E) unilateral contract.

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When one party is unjustly enriched at the expense of another, the law may imply a duty on the first party to pay the second even though there is no contract between the two parties. The doctrine that requires this result is based on an implied-in-law contract. Since there really is no actual contractual agreement, the phrase quasi-contract is often used.

The Doctrine of Quasi-Contracts Is Predominantly Based on A(n)