Most legal systems recognize some species of liability in restitution or quasi-contract, in addition to that based on contract or tort. |
Note: This is the present wording of article 1376, a very clear, basic provision which fits squarely within quasi-contract. |
If it is possible to speak here of a contract, their quasi-contract is made and settled for them beforehand. |
With regard to obligations, the law establishes the traditional Roman-law categories of contract, quasi-contract, delict, and quasi-delict. |
An action which confers on another a benefit to which he has no right constitutes a quasi-contract. |
It is not always simple to know if there is a contract, a quasi-contract or a damage award. |