The correct answer is: C. Certain relations resembling those created by contract
A quasi-contract is a legal obligation that arises in the absence of a contract. It is based on the idea that one party has been unjustly enriched at the expense of another. The law of quasi-contracts is designed to prevent unjust enrichment and to ensure that each party receives what they are entitled to.
The Indian Contract Act does not use the term “quasi-contract”. Instead, it refers to quasi-contracts as “certain relations resembling those created by contract”. This is because quasi-contracts are not true contracts. They are obligations that arise in the absence of a contract, but they are similar to contracts in that they are based on the idea of unjust enrichment.
There are three main types of quasi-contracts:
- Restitution: This is where one party is required to return money or property that they have received from another party without any legal justification.
- Negotiorum gestio: This is where one party takes charge of the affairs of another party without their authority, and is then required to account for their actions.
- Implied-in-law contracts: This is where the law implies a contract between two parties, even though they have not expressly agreed to anything.
Quasi-contracts are a complex area of law, and it is important to seek legal advice if you are unsure whether you have a claim.