On Monday, Neil tells Outdoor Landscaping, Inc., that he will pay Outdoor $500 if a variety of tasks are completed by Friday. On Wednesday, when Outdoor is more than half done with the work, Neil says that he has changed his mind. Under the modern-day view, these parties had

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In a unilateral contract, one party promises to pay or perform if the other party performs a requested act. Once Outdoor began performing the tasks requested by Neil, a unilateral contract was formed. Therefore, Neil cannot simply change his mind and back out of the contract. Option A is incorrect because the contract was not expired. Option B is incorrect because a quasi-contract is not applicable here since there was a valid contract between the parties. Option D is incorrect because a contract was formed.

On Monday, Neil Tells Outdoor Landscaping, Inc