Question

Dewey, an employee of American Stair Glide, had a novel idea for a safety device for elevator chairs manufactured by American. Dewey on his own time made a drawing and model of his idea and showed it to officials of American. Later, American used the safety decide, thereby saving money. American refused to pay Dewey anything, claiming it had no contract with Dewey. American also proved that Dewey was not employed by American to do any engineering or design concept work. Dewey claimed that American was unjustly enriched by his idea. Can Dewey recover using the theory of quasi-contract

Answer 1

In this case science the item is a design, we will have to do certain more case referring to quasi contract. Dewey will have to prove the court that design is his and it is not being used until the discussion made with American. If this is prove in court then the court can accept the case of quasi contract in which the American has willingly used his design to gain monetary benefits without keeping in knowledge to Dewey about the use. In this case the court may grant legal rights of the design to Dewey and would ask to pay penalty to American. Further, usage of design of American must sign legal contract with Dewey about the benefit and usage.