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Doctor Adams Comes Across a Callie, a Woman Who Was

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Doctor Adams comes across a Callie, a woman who was alone and in active labor and helps her deliver her baby as no medical assistance was available. Two weeks after Doctor Adams delivers the baby, she sends a reasonable bill to the woman for the services she provided in delivering a healthy baby. Callie refuses to pay it stating that she did not voluntarily accept Doctor Adam's services, lacked mental capacity and had no other options. What will most likely be the outcome of the issue?


A) Since Callie was in labor she lacked capacity due to extreme duress.
B) Doctor Adam's actions constituted a gift to Callie and therefore cannot require paperwork.
C) The court will order Callie to pay the reasonable bill because otherwise she would be unjustly enriched.
D) The court will evaluate if Doctor Adam's services provided were reasonable to determine if Callie is required to pay Doctor Adams.

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