In a one-care auto accident,Carmel is rendered unconscious and otherwise injured.At the scene,Dana,a physician,acts to save Carmel's life.Later,Dana seeks to recover for the cost of the aid.She is most likely to recover
A)nothing.
B)on a theory of an express contract.
C)on a theory of an implied contract.
D)on a theory of a quasi contract.

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Dana is likely to recover under a theory of a quasi-contract because she provided necessary services to Carmel and Carmel did not explicitly decline those services. Therefore, there is an obligation for Carmel to pay for the value of those services. This is also known as unjust enrichment. The other options do not apply because there was no express contract or implied contract between the parties.

In a One-Care Auto Accident,Carmel Is Rendered Unconscious and Otherwise