Peter paints Stephanie's house by accident while Stephanie watches.She could easily stop him but does not.Which of the following is correct?
A) A unilateral contract has been formed.
B) An implied contract has been formed.
C) A quasi-contract has been formed.
D) A formal contract has been formed.
E) No contract has been formed.

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A quasi-contract (also known as a constructive contract or implied-in-law contract) is a fictional contract created by courts for equitable, not contractual, purposes. It is a contract that exists in the absence of a formal agreement, to prevent one party from unjustly benefiting at the expense of the other party. In this scenario, Stephanie could easily stop Peter but chooses not to, therefore, the court may imply a contract existed between them, which is a quasi-contract.

Peter Paints Stephanie's House by Accident While Stephanie Watches