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Contracts Fall 2008

Contracts Fall 2008. Class 6. Restitution: Two types of cases. Agreement and deemed agreement (next slide) Other cases of unjust enrichment Lack of privity Joint venture Other. Restitution: Actual or Deemed Agreements.

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Contracts Fall 2008

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  1. Contracts Fall 2008 Class 6

  2. Restitution: Two types of cases • Agreement and deemed agreement • (next slide) • Other cases of unjust enrichment • Lack of privity • Joint venture • Other

  3. Restitution: Actual or Deemed Agreements • Actual agreement. Promise based on past consideration is enforceable if: • Many (but not all) courts: material benefit to self or somebody one’s responsible for received by promisor • Rationale for non-enforcement: promise made in throes of emotion • Promisor originally had legal obligation • (sometimes “promise” is implied) • (other)

  4. Deemed agreement • Implied in fact: no contract formalities, but conduct indicates a contract • (Implied bargain, where not considered implied at law) • (court implies promise to satisfy pre-existing legal obligation)

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