When one party performs an action to the benefit of the other, even if a contract has not been effectively made, a court may rule that the performing party was entitled to recoup the reasonable value of the services rendered under:
A) an express contract.
B) quantum meruit.
C) promissory estoppel.
D) Article 2 of the UCC.

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Quantum meruit is a legal principle that allows a party to recover the reasonable value of services provided when no formal contract exists, but where services were rendered under circumstances where payment is expected. It is used to prevent unjust enrichment.

When One Party Performs an Action to the Benefit of the Other