Q. What is meant by Quasi contracts? Explain its types in details.

A contract is formed by an agreement, which is enforceable by lw. however, in

some cases, a contract is formed without any agreement. When there is no offer
and acceptance and the parties have no intention to enter into a contract but still
a contract is formed, such a contract s called Quasi Contract.

Definition:
Section 68 to 72 of the contract act deals with Quasi contracts. Quasi contracts
arise by law. The law binds the parties in these contracts. The law imposes
obligation on one party and confers a right in favor of another. The term Quasi
Contract is used because it resembles a contract but is different in mode of
creation. The law creates these contracts.

Difference:

quasi contract Contract Basis of difference

It is formed by It is formed by parties Formation
law
the essential All the essential elements of Elements of contract
elements of contract mention in sction
contract mention 10 of contract act are
in sction 10 of present
contract act are
absent
The parties create the obligation of parties is Obligaion
obligation for Imposed by law
themselves by
their own.

Similarity:
There is one similarity between a contract and a Quasi contract and that is as of
the consequences of breach of contract. In case of breach of Quasi contract, the
remedies available for the breach are the same as those available for contracts
under section 73 of the contract act.

Principle of Quasi contract.

Quasi contract is based upon the principle of Unjust enrichment that was given by
Lord Mansfield . According to this principle, a person shall not enrich himself
unjustly at the expense of another person.

Example: Hina with her mother went to a garments shop where she bought a
dress worth Rs5000, at that they time they had only Rs2000 in their purse. They
paid the shopkeeper Rs 2000 and promised to return the remaining 3000 in the
evening. The shopkeeper agreed. In evening Heena went to the shop and paid
him the sum of Rs 3000. the next day her mother also went to the shop unaware
of the fact that her daughter has paid the money, she also paid him 3000 rupees.
The shopkeeper took that too. The mother paid that sum in ignorance and the
shopkeeper enriched himself unjustly with that extra sum of 3000. he is liable to
pay the sum of 3000 back to Heena's mother.

Types of Quasi Contracts.

The various types of Quasi contracts are as follows:

1. Supply of necessities: