Match each numbered entry with the most relevant lettered entry below
-created by operation of law to prevent unjust enrichment

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A resulting trust is created by operation of law to prevent unjust enrichment.

Answer: H 
 A common law marriage is a type of marriage created by operation of law, rather than a formal ceremony or license.

Answer: G 
 An elective share is a legal right created by operation of law for a surviving spouse to claim a portion of a deceased spouse's estate, regardless of what is provided in the spouse's will.

Answer: F 
 Palimony is a type of monetary support that may be awarded to a former unmarried cohabitant. It is not created by operation of law, but rather through a contractual agreement between the parties.

Answer: I 
 A contract that is severable can be divided into different parts, and the parties' performances under each part can be considered separately.

(Note: The other choices do not relate to the concept of "created by operation of law" as directly as the above choices.) A resulting trust is created by operation of law when one person holds property for the benefit of another, usually to prevent unjust enrichment.

Answer: G
 An elective share is a legal right in some states for a surviving spouse to receive a portion of the deceased spouse's estate, regardless of what may be written in the will.

Answer: H
 Common law marriage is a type of marriage recognized in some states where two people are considered legally married without a formal ceremony or marriage license.

Note: The other entries do not have a clear connection to the given definition.

Match Each Numbered Entry with the Most Relevant Lettered Entry