Thomas asks Alicia,an accountant,for professional advice about his portfolio.Thomas is not obligated to pay Alicia since he does not express a promise to pay for her advice.

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In this case, Thomas is expected to pay Alicia as it is an implied-in-fact contract. Implied-in-fact contracts arise from the conduct of the parties rather than from words. For instance, asking a person such as an accountant for professional advice implies a promise to pay the going rate for this advice even though one does not make an express promise to pay for it.

Thomas Asks Alicia,an Accountant,for Professional Advice About His Portfolio