quasi contract

• Conceito jurídico que designa a obrigação criada por lei na ausência de um acordo efetivo entre as partes, para evitar o enriquecimento sem causa ou assegurar a equidade entre elas.

A legal concept referring to an obligation created by law in the absence of an actual agreement, to prevent unjust enrichment or ensure fairness between parties.

1. Legal Obligation Without AgreementC1formal

   A legal obligation imposed by a court to prevent unjust enrichment, even though no actual contract exists between the parties.

   Obrigação legal sem acordo

   • The court imposed a quasi contract to ensure the contractor was paid for the work done.
   • Even without a signed agreement, a quasi contract may require payment for services rendered.
   • The principle of quasi contract prevents one party from unfairly benefiting at another's expense.