The plaintiff in a quasi-contractual action can recover:
A) lost profits.
B) damages for mental distress.
C) the reasonable value of the benefit conferred upon the defendant.
D) for all the damages sustained.

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In a quasi-contractual action, the plaintiff can recover the reasonable value of the benefit conferred upon the defendant. This is because quasi-contracts are not actual contracts but are imposed by the court to prevent unjust enrichment. The plaintiff cannot recover lost profits or damages for mental distress because they have no contractual basis. The plaintiff also cannot recover for all damages sustained because the claim is limited to the value of the benefit conferred.

The Plaintiff in a Quasi-Contractual Action Can Recover