Supply of Necessaries

Supply of necessaries refers to a legal principle in quasi contracts where a person is required to provide essential goods or services to another, particularly when the latter cannot provide for themselves. If someone receives necessary items—like food or medical care—without a formal agreement, the provider may seek compensation. This principle ensures fairness, preventing one person from being unjustly enriched at another's expense. It recognizes situations where immediate assistance is needed, emphasizing the responsibility to repay for essential support even in the absence of a contract.