Fill in the blanks: The main goal of a quasi-contract is to prevent ___ and ensure that a party does not unfairly benefit at the expense of another, primarily through ___ to the aggrieved party.

Unjust enrichment; restitution

What are the specific situations outlined in Sections 68 to 72 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 that give rise to quasi-contractual obligations?

Quasi-contractual obligations arise in specific situations.

• Necessaries for incapable persons.

• Payment by an interested party.

• Finder's responsibility for goods.

How does the concept of unjust enrichment relate to quasi-contracts?

Unjust enrichment relates to quasi-contracts.

• Imposes obligations to rectify imbalance.

• Ensures compensation for aggrieved parties.

• Prevents unjust benefits at others' expense.

Fill in the blank: The case of ___ v. MacFarlane (1760) highlighted the emergence of quasi-contracts in English common law.

Moses

Discuss the limitations of quasi-contracts in legal proceedings.

Limitations of quasi-contracts in law.

• Lack of mutual intent.

• Complexity in proving claims.

• Limited to specific scenarios.

True or False: The remedy of restitution in quasi-contracts is optional and depends on the parties' intentions.

False. The remedy of restitution is mandatory and is imposed by the court regardless of the parties' intentions.

Fill in the blanks: Quasi-contracts are primarily concerned with ___ and are enforced against a specific ___ who has received an undue benefit.

Unjust enrichment; individual

What role does the Indian Contract Act, 1872 play in defining quasi-contracts?

Indian Contract Act defines quasi-contracts.

• Establishes legal obligations arising.

• Addresses issues of unjust enrichment.

• Provides clarity in legal disputes.