Implied-in-Law Contract

An implied-in-law contract, also known as a quasi-contract, is an arrangement created by a court to prevent unjust enrichment when one party benefits at another's expense, even without a formal agreement. For example, if a person receives emergency medical care and is unable to consent, the law may require them to pay for those services later, even though they didn’t explicitly agree to it. This type of contract ensures fairness, allowing one party to recover costs even in the absence of a direct agreement.