Implied-in-Law Contracts

Implied-in-law contracts, also known as quasi-contracts, are legal constructs where the law allows for an obligation to create fairness, even without an actual contract. They arise when one party benefits at the expense of another, and it would be unjust not to require compensation. For example, if a person receives emergency medical care while unconscious, they may be required to pay for those services later, even if there was no formal agreement. This is intended to prevent unjust enrichment and ensure that individuals cannot unfairly profit from others’ actions or assistance.