A(n)________ is an equitable doctrine whereby a court may award monetary damages to a plaintiff for providing work or services to a defendant even though no actual contract existed.
A)bilateral contract
B)common law of contracts
C)implied-in-fact contract
D)quasi-contract

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A quasi-contract, also known as a contract implied in law, is a legal fiction that allows the plaintiff to recover money from the defendant even though no actual contract existed between them. This is an equitable doctrine that is commonly used when one party has received a benefit from the other party but has not paid for it. The court essentially creates a contract between the parties to prevent one party from unjustly enriching themselves at the expense of the other party.

A(n)________ Is an Equitable Doctrine Whereby a Court May Award