quasi contract

noun

Law.

1. an obligation imposed by law in the absence of a contract to prevent unjust enrichment.

quasi-contract

noun

1. an implied contract which arises without the express agreement of the parties

Word History and Origins

Origin of quasi-contract¹

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

Jolie is being sued for tortious interference with contractual relations, breach of implied-in-fact contract, breach of quasi-contract, breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing and constructive trust.

From Fox News

The caddies therefore failed to state claims for breach of contract and quasi-contract relief, California state law publicity claims, a Lanham Act false endorsement claim, or a plausible economic duress claim.

From Golf Digest

The obligation is one of justice as well as of religion, for there is a quasi-contract between the faithful on the one side and the Church and its ministers on the other side, the latter being obliged to give spiritual ministries and benefits, the former to supply the temporal sustenance and means.

From Project Gutenberg

A rescindable contract obliges until it is lawfully disaffirmed by the party who has the right to break it; a quasi-contract imposes on the party who has benefited by the services or expenses of another a moral obligation of making compensation.

From Project Gutenberg

Mentally, he must be endowed with knowledge of the law and with prudence, so as to be competent to pronounce correctly on the questions that are brought to him for decision; for, as being the authorized interpreter and custodian of the law, he is bound by quasi-contract with the community and with those who appear before him to be competent for these offices.

From Project Gutenberg