Question

Stella is injured in a motor accident and is brought to the hospital by a passerby. Stella subsequently passes into a coma. The doctors and other staff perform the necessary medical procedures to save her life. Stella comes out of her coma after two months and is released from the hospital after the doctors are satisfied by her recovery. Under the doctrine of ________ contract, Stella has to pay the hospital for its services.

Answer 1

Answer: Quasi contract

Explanation: A contract that exist by the order of court and not by the agreement between the parties is called a quasi contact. These contracts are made by the court to avoid the unjust enrichment of the party. In simple words these are the contracts created by the actions of the parties. In this case Stella was injured so she must be taken to the hospital which resulted in a quasi contract between her and the hospital.