Which of the following statements is true of the doctrine of quasi contract?
A) It allows a court to award monetary damages to a defendant because no actual contract existed between the parties.
B) It applies only where there is an enforceable contract between the parties.
C) It is an equitable doctrine intended to prevent unjust enrichment.
D) Agreement between parties to a quasi contract has been inferred from their conduct.

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The doctrine of quasi contract is an equitable doctrine that is intended to prevent unjust enrichment, meaning that a court may impose an obligation upon a defendant to avoid unjust enrichment even in the absence of an actual contract or an enforceable agreement between the parties. Option A is incorrect because quasi contract is used to create an obligation, not award damages. Option B is incorrect because quasi contract applies where there is no enforceable contract. Option D is partly correct, but it is important to note that agreement in a quasi contract is not actual agreement but one inferred from the parties' conduct.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Doctrine