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What is the difference between an implied-in-fact contract and an express contract?
What is the difference between an implied-in-fact contract and an express contract?
The means by which the parties manifest their agreement.
What are the two key elements required to establish an implied-in-fact contract?
What are the two key elements required to establish an implied-in-fact contract?
Mutual agreement and intent to promise.
Define quasi-contracts and provide an alternative name for them.
Define quasi-contracts and provide an alternative name for them.
Quasi-contracts are also known as implied-in-law contracts, constructive contracts, or unjust enrichment.
What conditions must be met for a situation to give rise to a quasi-contract?
What conditions must be met for a situation to give rise to a quasi-contract?
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How are the parties' agreement manifested in an express contract compared to an implied-in-fact contract?
How are the parties' agreement manifested in an express contract compared to an implied-in-fact contract?
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In contract law, when is a person required to become an obligator?
In contract law, when is a person required to become an obligator?
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What does it mean when someone is 'acting as a volunteer' in a contract scenario?
What does it mean when someone is 'acting as a volunteer' in a contract scenario?
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If West personally delivered Bascom's Folly to Bailey's farm without specifying care arrangements, would West be liable for the horse's care?
If West personally delivered Bascom's Folly to Bailey's farm without specifying care arrangements, would West be liable for the horse's care?
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If Bailey found Bascom's Folly collapsed, cared for him, and then sought out West, would West be responsible for the care given to the horse?
If Bailey found Bascom's Folly collapsed, cared for him, and then sought out West, would West be responsible for the care given to the horse?
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What are the three major types of contracts discussed in the text?
What are the three major types of contracts discussed in the text?
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