Dot,a real estate agent,tells Elbert,a home seller,that her commission is 12 percent.Elbert agrees that Dot can sell his house but refuses to sign a contract unless the amount of the commission is reduced.After the house is sold,Elbert refuses to pay 12 percent.Dot is most likely to recover

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Quasi contract is a legal theory that creates an obligation to pay for benefits received even in the absence of an express or implied contract. In this case, Elbert received the benefit of Dot's services in selling his house, and he is therefore obligated to pay her a reasonable commission, even though he refused to sign a contract.

Dot,a Real Estate Agent,tells Elbert,a Home Seller,that Her Commission Is