Which of these is an instance of a quasi-contract?
A) an employee receiving his or her paycheck every month
B) two companies signing a business agreement that spans an undefined duration
C) an unconscious man being nursed by a hospital, having been brought in by a passer-by
D) a woman hiring a caterer only after the caterer promises to deliver the food on time

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A quasi-contract, also known as an implied-in-law contract, is a legal agreement that is implied by a court to prevent one party from being unjustly enriched at the expense of another party. In this scenario, the hospital is providing medical services to an unconscious man who cannot consent to treatment or enter into a contract. However, the hospital is still entitled to receive payment for these services, and a quasi-contract is implied to prevent the man from being unjustly enriched by receiving medical treatment without paying for it. The other options do not involve a quasi-contract. Option A involves an actual contract between an employer and employee, while Option B involves a contract that is defined but open-ended. Option D involves an actual contract between a customer and caterer.

Which of These Is an Instance of a Quasi-Contract