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Constructive contract

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-001225

A legal fiction created by courts to prevent unjust enrichment, where no actual agreement between parties exists. Also known as a quasi-contract, it imposes an obligation on one party to pay another for benefits received, even without a formal contract. The law implies a promise to pay for services or goods rendered under certain circumstances.

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IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-001225
FieldLaw
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  "term": "Constructive contract",
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  "definition": "A legal fiction created by courts to prevent unjust enrichment, where no actual agreement between parties exists. Also known as a quasi-contract, it imposes an obligation on one party to pay another for benefits received, even without a formal contract. The law implies a promise to pay for services or goods rendered under certain circumstances.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/constructive-contract/"
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